Segugio Italiano

The Segugio, an Italian scent hound that has been used to hunt wild boar in its homeland for the past two millennia, is a beloved breed within Italy. Unsurprisingly, it’s not so well-known outside of this region – the Segugio being quite a rare type of dog nowadays. Despite being bred as hunters, they make great pets too and are immensely affectionate towards their families without posing any threat to small animals. Furthermore they have strong ties with other dogs due to their pack mentality!

When the Segugio Italiano is on a scent trail, it has an interesting method of hunting: baying loudly and melodiously. This may startle any prey into running out in front of their hunter’s gun! Furthermore, its voice can be used as a watch dog—though this might not be welcomed by neighbours if left alone for too long. Remarkably, there are no known genetic health issues associated with the breed – making them live to an impressive 11-13 years old!

Segugio Italianos are energetic hunters, often tracking and pursuing their prey throughout the day. But once they’re at home, they can be quite low-energy unless something catches their attention. To keep them healthy in body and mind though, it’s important to give your pup two hours of exercise a day: whether that involves walks or other activities is up to you!

While the Segugio can be a bit hardheaded, it is still intelligent and willing to please with proper motivation. Therefore, training this breed usually isn’t too difficult as long as you use positive reinforcement in the form of praise or treats. However, its melodious bark may annoy neighbors if your pup gets bored or restless. It’s essential to develop a “silent” command while your canine companion is young so that they learn when to stop barking!

For smooth-coated individuals, brushing weekly should suffice; however, those with the wiry form of coat may require hand-stripping multiple times a year to eliminate dead hair and foster healthy growth. The Segugio’s black nails must be trimmed every couple weeks or so–an endeavor which could best be assigned to a professional groomer or veterinary nurse until you become experienced in precisely how much can be safely extracted without damaging the blood vessels that run through its middle.