Segugio Dell'Appennino
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Segugio dell'Appennino or Piccolo Lepraiolo Italiano is a small Italian
scenthound specifically bred to hunt hares
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Italy
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scenthound specifically bred to hunt hares
Hare
Hares and jackrabbits are leporids belonging to the genus Lepus. Hares less than one year old are called leverets. Four species commonly known as types of hare are classified outside of Lepus: the hispid hare , and three species known as red rock hares .Hares are very fast-moving...
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Segugio dell'Appennino's varieties
- Cravin PiemonteseSegugio CravinOriginating in Piedmont, Segugio Cravin is a variety of the Piccolo Lepraiolo Italiano, specialized for hunting hares.It is probably the result of crossbreeding of Italian scent hounds, like the “Ciaplen”, a very skillful small short-haired scenthound. In the past these dogs were bred by hunters...
- Montanino delle Alpi
- Piccolo Segugio dell'AppenninoPiccolo Segugio dell'AppenninoThe Piccolo Segugio dell'Appennino is a small hound that is relatively common along the appennine mountain range of Italy. It is a variety of the Piccolo Lepraiolo Italiano....
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