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Description |
The Lithuanian Hound is sturdy and heavily
boned. Muscular and sleek with a short, glossy black coat and limited tan
markings. The tail is long and held low. This hound has less heavy bone than
many other hounds his size. However he is still a good sized, robust dog, sleek
but with muscular proportions. The head is moderately large, and broad between
ears. The eyes are brown and medium sized. The ears are moderate length, rounded
tips, hang close to cheeks. The muzzle is medium sized and well proportioned to
the head. The nose is black and self-colored according to coat. It has a scissor
or level bite. The neck is moderately long, very strong with no dewlap. The
topline is Level and the chest is long, deep, and broad. The body is medium
sized. The legs and forelegs are perpendicular. The thighs are muscular the
hocks are straight and strong. The feet are strong and round, with compact toes.
The tail is long, gradually tapering. This breed has a good reach, with a well
balanced movement. |
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Temperament |
The Lithuanian Hound is an impressive sight
hound. Determined, he is effective on hare, fox and boar. When hunting this
hound is very persistent with great speed and vigor. With his family he is
pleasant and agreeable. This breed is known for its splendid voice. This breed is
energetic, free-spirited, with good movement. Owners need to be firm, but calm, confident and consistent. Proper human to canine communication is essential. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm.)
Weight: 60-75 pounds (27-32 kg.) |
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Living Conditions |
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Exercise |
This energetic hound needs plenty of
exercise. They need to be taken on a daily, long,
brisk walk or jog. They will
also enjoy running beside you while you bicycle. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. |
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Grooming |
The all weather coat of the Lithuanian
Hound is easy to groom. An occasional brushing will due. |
Origin |
Lithuanian hunters crossed local big game
hounds with Beagles, Bloodhounds, Polish Hounds and later Russian Hounds. The
Lithuanian Hound is an attempt to recreate the original-type Curlandish Hounds,
which were associated at one time with the Latvian Hound. In the 1970 the
Lithuanian Hound was low in numbers. During the 1976-77 hunting season, many
fine dogs were killed by boar, and the breed was close to extinction. That year
the Lithuanian Cytological Council created a special kennel facility for raising
Lithuanian hounds. They appointed a specialist to be responsible for keeping of
the breed an a standard was written. This breed is rare and is not usually found
outside the Lithuanian Republic. |
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Hound |
| Recognition |
DRA |
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
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