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Spanish Hound
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Coat
White and orange
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Spanish Hound (in Spanish sabueso español) is a dog breed originating from Spain. It is a medium-sized hound dog, built in length, with a long head equipped with very long ears, with a white and orange coat. It is a hunting dog used as a scent hound or blood tracking dog especially for hunting hares.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on care and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity daily for balance.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Spanish Hound
Origins & history
A story told
Known since the Middle Ages, the Spanish Hound is described in the Book of Hunting by King Alphonse XI of Castile (1311-1350) and in other writings such as those of Gonzalo Argote de Molina (1582). Fairly little known in France, it is appreciated and widespread in Spain.
Character
Daily temperament
The FCI standard of the breed describes the Spanish Hound as affectionate and calm, courageous and valiant when hunting.
Physical
Breed standard
The Spanish Hound is a medium-sized hound dog, of longilinear type. The length of its body far exceeds the height at the withers. The skeleton is compact and the limbs are solid. Large at the root, the tail is attached at medium height. At rest, it is carried slightly curved and exceeds the hock. In action, it is carried in saber position, with a continuous lateral swinging motion back and forth. The long head is equipped with a domed skull with marked occipital crest and a gentle slope. The skull and muzzle lines are divergent. Eyes of medium size are almond-shaped and dark hazel in color. The ears are large, long and drooping, of supple texture, rectangular in shape, with the extremity rounded. The coat is tight, short, fine and laid. It forms a brush at the tail tip. The coat is white and orange. The markings are distributed in irregular, well-defined patches without speckling. The orange color varies from lemon to sustained reddish-brown.
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The Spanish Hound of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of spanish hound (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a spanish hound ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a spanish hound ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Spanish Hound
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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