Daily Pet Description: Sussex Hound
Today I will introduce you to a relatively strange dog
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introduce:
The Sussex Hound was one of the first 10 breeds to be recognized by AKC in its Breed Manual published in 1884, but as a unique breed, it appeared much earlier. As its name points out, it originated in the Cypriot counties of England, a type of dog used in the wild from the 18th century onwards.
The Sussex Hound appears long and short, rectangular and thick in structure, combining a stretched gait with a beautiful tail movement. It has a melancholy and serious expression. The rich golden liver color is the special feature of this variety.
1 History:
Early in its development, the Sussex Hound was used in England for specific types of hunting in complex areas. At that time, people were accustomed to hunting on foot, and this dog became a satisfactory hunting partner. However, the dog was not introduced to any country other than the United Kingdom, probably because the hunting conditions it faced at home were far different from those faced by foreign countries, so it did not reach the hunting speed that a hunting dog should have.
Although Sussex lacks the speed of a Springer and Cocker Spaniel, it has a very good nose and hunting perseverance, which is valuable for a variety of highland hunting. It has the habit of making sounds when smelling odors. It is a completely ordinary dog in temperament, it is not difficult to train, and it can be properly trained to become an excellent hunting dog.
2 characteristics
The Sussex Hound has a shoulder height of 33-40 cm, a weight range of between 16-20 kg, and the eye color is hazelnut, quite large, mild and melancholy, but the transient membrane cannot be overly exposed, and the thick eyebrows show a frowning expression.
The Sussex Hound has thick, rather large, leaf-flapping ears that are slightly lowered and slightly above the outer corner of the eye. Their heads are slightly longer and equally wide, with indentations in the middle and perfect stops. The muzzle is roughly 7 cm long, broad, and has a square outline. The length of the head (the distance from the stop to the posterior occipital bone) is longer than the muzzle. The nostrils are open, the liver is brown, and the lips are slightly droopy.
The Sussex Hound has a rectangular shape, a body longer than shoulder height, and is muscular and thick. Their coats are thick, flat or slightly wavy, with no tendency to curl. Rich golden liver color is the only color allowed, the higher the color purity, the better, the most important criteria for evaluating Sussex Hounds are color and overall appearance
3 Temperament
Although the Sussex Hound has a very melancholy and serious expression, its heart is very eager to be close to people, often acting very happy in front of its owner, especially easy to train it, and is actually a very friendly and happy dog.
Although Sussex lacks the speed of the Springer and Cocker Spaniel, it has a very good nose and hunting perseverance, is valuable for all kinds of highland hunting, and has a habit of making sounds when smelling odors. It is a completely ordinary dog in temperament, it is not difficult to train, and it can be properly trained to become an excellent hunting dog.
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