Russian Pergamon Hound

A relatively young breed that was bred in Russia about a hundred years ago. It happened as a result of mixing the blood of a Russian hound and English foxgound. In the beginning, such dogs were called Anglo-Russian peg hounds, then they were renamed Russian hounds.

Clicks of Russian hounds

The Russian piebald hound, like no other dog, has traditions in the nicknames. It has been so since the last century that any of the hounds were named according to its main characteristics. Attention was given to the voice, the type of the pace or the manner of driving the beast. In this case, foreign names of Russian animals are not very suitable, so do not call the dog Alma or Jack. In the old days Russian hounds were often called Hylo, Hrapun, Brykalo and all that sort of thing. However, it should be noted that these are unfortunate nicknames, cutting ear.

Most beautiful Russian names will suit, such as Second, Solovka, Lute, Zavarka. These nicknames sound great and are associated with the breeds of Russian hounds of hunting dogs. Certainly, the nicknames of hounds such an insignificant list are not limited. In fact, there are a lot of them, you just need to choose the most suitable for your dog, based on simple rules. The dog's name must be:

  1. Beautiful and sonorous.
  2. Convincing to be easily spoken.
  3. Appropriate hunting dogs.

Breed description

The Russian hound is distinguished by its height from 58 cm to 64 cm and strong constitution. Weight ranges from 25-30 kg. The tail of the saber-shaped form is thickened at the base, thin to the tip, steeply raised. The neck is muscular, round in shape. Chest a little barrel, wide and deep. The loin is short, the stomach is strong, slightly selected. The back is wide, straight. Paws are like foxes, fingers are arched.

On the head and paws, the hair is no more than 2 cm, it reaches 5 cm on the trunk, it is slightly elongated on the back of the thighs and withers. Color of black and piebald wool with rouge. Black spots can be of different sizes, blush located on the shoulders, head and hips. The extremities, the tail end and abdomen are standard white.

Character of the Russian Pigeon Hound

This dog is persistent, yet tireless and balanced. He has an excellent instinct, a pronounced passion for hunting, a sonorous and simultaneously figurative voice. For her, hatred towards a person is uncharacteristic. Even as a puppy, Russian piebald hound knows how to get on with children. In this case, the dog always has its own character, it can snap in case of discontent. Hunting with the Russian pie hound was a favorite activity of Russian tsars and noble persons. Now this breed is used for striking, above all, a hare.

Contents of Russian Pigeon Hounds

The best place to keep and live this mobile dog is a country house. The animal needs free life, fresh air and physical exertion. Only in the open space the hound can throw out the accumulated energy, show its high potential.

Hair care is simple:

If we talk about education, it should be noted that the representatives of this breed are well suited to training. However, the owner will need a manifestation of hardness of character, when you can not go around the pet and be tempted by his charm during the execution of tasks. Otherwise, in the subsequent communication the dog will not listen to anyone. In general, the Russian piebald hound is responsive, cheerful and affectionate.