Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso

GentleAffectionateIndependentScent-drivenReserved with strangers

The Segugio Italiano is a scent hound bred for tracking game over long distances, and it still carries that focus. At home it is gentle, affectionate with its family, and usually quiet indoors, though it can be reserved with strangers and needs early social exposure. With children it tends to be patient when raised with them, and with other dogs it often gets along well, though it may chase cats or small animals.

Day to day, this is a dog that needs real work for its nose and legs. Long walks, sniffing time, and scent games suit it far better than a short trip around the block. It does best in a home with a securely fenced yard, since a strong scent can pull it away from a leash, and it should never be trusted off lead in an unfenced area.

Good for: Active households with a secure yard and time for daily walks

Size	medium
Weight	40–62 lb
Height	19–23 in
Exercise	about 75 min a day
Shedding	moderate
Origin	Italy

Before you choose a Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso

Its strong nose can override recall, so it needs a secure fence or reliable leash habits from day one.

Living with a Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso

Exercise

Plan for at least an hour of walking or running daily, plus time to sniff and explore. Scent games and structured tracking work are excellent outlets.

Grooming

The short, dense coat needs only weekly brushing to remove loose hair. Bathe when dirty, and check ears regularly because the floppy ears can trap moisture.

Health

Italian hound breeds are generally considered healthy, but they can be prone to hip dysplasia and ear infections. Ask your vet about screening and regular checkups.

Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Obesity

Known tendencies, not a diagnosis: ask your vet about this breed.

The numbers for a Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso

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.

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Questions owners ask

Does the Segugio Italiano shed a lot?

It sheds moderately year-round, with heavier shedding in seasonal changes. Weekly brushing keeps loose hair under control and reduces hair around the home.

Can a Segugio Italiano live in an apartment?

It can adapt if it gets long daily walks and sniffing time. Its need for exercise and scent work makes a home with a yard a better fit.

Does the Segugio Italiano bark a lot?

It is generally quiet indoors but may bay or vocalize when it picks up an interesting scent. Consistent training and enough exercise help reduce excess noise.