Dog breeds / Italian Rough-haired Segugio
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Dog breed
Italian Rough-haired Segugio
The Italian Rough-haired Segugio is a scent hound with a steady, affectionate nature. It is typically reserved with strangers, friendly with family, and usually gets along with children and other dogs when raised with them. Its hunting instincts are strong, so a fenced yard and a secure leash matter, since a good scent can pull it away quickly.
Day to day, this breed needs regular walks and time to sniff, which is often the most rewarding part for it. Mental work such as scent games, tracking, or puzzle feeders helps keep it settled. It tends to be vocal, and it does best with an owner who can give it consistent routine and patient training.
Good for: Active families with a secure yard
| Size | medium |
| Weight | 40–62 lb |
| Height | 20–24 in |
| Exercise | about 60 min a day |
| Shedding | low |
| Origin | Italy |
Its strong scent drive means it can easily bolt, so reliable recall training and secure fencing are essential from the start.
Living with a Italian Rough-haired Segugio
Exercise
Plan for about an hour of walking or active play daily, plus time to sniff on a long lead or in a secure area. Off-leash running is best only in fenced spaces.
Grooming
Its wiry, dense coat needs brushing about once a week to remove debris and loose hair. Bathe only when needed, and hand-stripping or trimming can help maintain the texture.
Health
Like many medium-sized hounds, it can be prone to ear infections because of its drop ears, and some lines may be prone to hip dysplasia. Ask a veterinarian about screening and what to watch for in a puppy's parents.
- Ear infections
- Hip dysplasia
- Obesity
Known tendencies, not a diagnosis: ask your vet about this breed.
The numbers for a Italian Rough-haired Segugio
Feeding, adult
2.75–3.75 cups a day
About 1,176 kcal, roughly 22 lb of dry food a month at 40–62 lb. Start here and adjust to the bag and your vet. Portion calculator →
What a year costs
$1,950–$3,300
Food about $865, plus routine vet care, parasite preventives and gear. US averages; insurance and emergencies on top.
Weather
Watch above 75°F, stop at 85°F
Coat or short walks below 32°F. Comfortable in most weather: watch pavement heat above 85°F and add a coat below freezing if the coat is short.
Right now
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Questions owners ask
Does the Italian Rough-haired Segugio shed a lot?
Shedding is generally low to moderate. Weekly brushing keeps loose hair under control and helps the wiry coat stay neat.
Can it live in an apartment?
It can adapt if it gets daily walks and mental stimulation, but its vocal habits and scent drive suit homes with a yard better.
Is it good with kids and other dogs?
It is usually gentle and affectionate with children it knows, and it often gets along well with other dogs, especially when socialized young.
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