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Swiss Miniature Hound
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Origin
Suisse
Coat
Depends on varieties.
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Small Swiss Hound is a dog breed originating from Switzerland. It is a small hunting hound, resembling the Swiss Hound, of which it is historically a smaller version. The breed has four varieties, which correspond to four coat color varieties: the Small Bernese Hound, the Small Jura Hound, the Small Lucerne Hound, and the Small Schwytz Hound. It is a hunting dog used as a hunting hound.
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 hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1h of daily activity for balance.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Swiss Miniature Hound
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Swiss Miniature Hound
Origins & history
A story told
The Small Swiss Hound is descended from the Swiss Hound, an ancient breed whose origin dates back to hunting dogs from the Nile Valley in ancient Egypt that were introduced to Europe by Phoenician merchants and spread throughout Switzerland by Roman legions. In the early 20th century, the system of reserved hunting grounds was introduced in several Swiss cantons. Hunters then estimated that Swiss hunting hounds were too fast for these hunting areas and decided to create a smaller dog breed through methodical selection. The Swiss club for small hunting hounds was founded on June 1, 1905 under the name "Swiss Basset Club."
Character
Daily temperament
The Swiss hunting hound is described by the FCI standard as passionate about hunting, with a calm to lively temperament, neither fearful nor aggressive.
Physical
Breed standard
The Small Swiss Hound is a small hunting hound, described in the International Canine Federation (FCI) standard as a smaller version of the Swiss Hound. Inscribed in a rectangle, the body is of medium length, built powerfully. The thoracic cage is moderately wide, well-descended and spacious. The limbs are dry and robust. Attached low in line with the croup, the tail reaches at least the hock and tapers at the tip. Carried drooping, the tail rises slightly when the dog is in action. The head of medium size is dry and noble. Very long drooping ears, well pleated, are attached low and well fitted to the head. The eyes are dark in color and slightly oval in shape. There are two types of coat: smooth hair and hard hair. The first type should be short, smooth, well-laid and finer on the head and ears. The hard coat is hard to the touch, flexible, well-laid with little undercoat. It forms with a fairly underdeveloped beard. There are four coat colors, symbolized by the four varieties of Small Swiss Hound:
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The Small Bernese Hound can have smooth or hard hair. The base color is white with large black patches that can form a mantle and possibly some black ticking. Tan markings are present above the eyes, on the cheeks, on the inside and top of the ears, and around the anus. The Small Jura Hound has smooth hair and rarely a double coat. The coat is preferably black with tan markings of a reddish-brown above the eyes, on the cheeks, chest and limbs. It can also be fawn with a black mantle or saddle. A white spot on the chest is tolerated if not too extensive. The Small Lucerne Hound has smooth hair. The base color is blue, that is to say finely speckled with gray, white and black. Black patches or a mantle may mark the coat. Tan markings of a reddish-brown color are present above the eyes, on the cheeks, at the base of the tail, on the chest and on the limbs. The Small Schwytz Hound has smooth hair. The coat is white with patches or a mantle of yellow-red to red-orange color. Isolated speckles of red-orange color are admitted.
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What human age for a swiss miniature 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 swiss miniature 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 Swiss Miniature Hound
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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