Estonian Hound

Estonian Hound
An Estonian Hound.
Other namesEesti Hagijas, Chien Courant d'Estonie, Estnische Bracke, Sabueso de Estonia
OriginEstonia
Traits
Height Males 45–52 cm (18–20 in)
Females 42–49 cm (17–19 in)
Coat short, smooth, shiny
Colour tricolor (white with black and red markings),
bicolor (white and yellow or white and red)
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Estonian Hound (Estonian: eesti hagijas) is a scent hound-like breed, with the distinction of being the only dog breed developed in Estonia. It was bred in 1947 when the Soviet Union's national economy ministry decided that every country in the Union must have its own breed. In September 2019, the FCI officially recognized the breed.[1]

  1. ^ Eesti Hagijas. Federation Cynologique Internationale.