Bruno Jura Hound

The Bruno Jura Hound is a breed of scent hound from the Jura Mountains on the French-Swiss border.

Bruno Jura Hound
A black and tan Bruno Jura Hound.
Other namesBruno Jura laufhund
OriginSwitzerland
Breed statusNot recognised by any major kennel club.
Traits
Weight 15–20 kg (33–44 lb)
Height 43–59 cm (17–23 in)
Coat Short
Colour Black and tan
Life span 12-13 years
Dog (domestic dog)

The Bruno Jura Hound is a medium sized hound, it is usually black and tan or two-tone brown in colour with no white.[1][2][3] The Bruno Jura Hound closely resembles the larger St. Hubert Jura Hound to which it is closely related, although it has less pendulous dewlaps.[2]

Both the Bruno Jura Hound and the St. Hubert Jura Hounds are closely related to nearby French hounds, all are believed to have descended from the St. Hubert Hound, the breed is found on the both sides of the French-Swiss border, some writers believe it is a French in origin but most describe it as Swiss.[1][2][3][4]

The Bruno Jura Hound is used by hunters in the Jura Mountains on the Swiss side of French-Swiss border to hunt fox, hare and small deer, it is said to be an very capable follower of faint scents, making is highly valued by local hunters when hunting in the arduous terrain in the area.[2][3]

References
  1. Alderton, David (2000). Hounds of the World. Shrewsbury: Swan Hill Press. p. 112. ISBN 1-85310-912-6.
  2. Fogle, Bruce (2009). The Encyclopedia of the Dog. New York: DK Publishing. p. 191. ISBN 978-0-7566-6004-8.
  3. Morris, Desmond (2001). Dogs:the ultimate guide to over 1,000 dog breeds. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing. p. 94. ISBN 1-57076-219-8.
  4. Hancock, David (2014). Hounds: Hunting by scent. Ramsbury, Marlborough: The Crowood Press. p. 169. ISBN 978-1-84797-601-7.
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