Estonian Hound

• Group 6: Run Scent hounds and related breeds
• Section 1: Hounds

• With working trial

Estonia

Hagijas Eesti, Estonian Hound

Males: 45-52 cm Bitches: 42-49 cm

The Estonian Hound (Estonian: Eesti hagijas; German and Estonian Hound) is a not recognized by the FCI breed from Estonia. The breed is recognized by the Estonian Kennel Club at the national level and out there in the group 6, section 1.2.

Origin and History

By breeding the breed was started in 1947, when the Soviet Ministry of Economic Affairs decided that each union republic should have at least its own breed. To establish the breed various Russian and Polish hounds, roof Bracken, Foxhounds, Beagles and different strokes of the Swiss running dog were used. 1954, the standard was adopted in Moscow.

Description

The Estonian Hound is medium in size with strong bone structure and well- defined muscles. The skin is tight and without folds on the head and body. The skull is round and moderately broad, with not too strong stop. Muzzle and skull are approximately equal in length. The ears are long and thin, close to cheeks, set on low, with rounded tips. The eyes are dark and almond-shaped.

The back is broad, straight and muscular. The length of the front legs is approximately half the height at withers. The tail is saber-shaped and towards the tip becoming less, its end should extend to the heel.

The coat is short, hard and shiny, with only weakly developed undercoat. The color is white with black, tan limited spots, whose size is not limited. Yellow spots are also allowed. The tip of the tail is white.

Nature

The breed is described as balanced, lively and friendly.

Use

The Estonian Hound is used as a hunting dog for hunting hares, foxes, bobcats and birds. Except in Estonia, the breed is also common in the European part of Russia and Finland.