Small Swiss Hound Puppies For Sale

Small Swiss Hounds or Schweizerischer Niederlaufhunds were bred as short-legged scenthounds who trail wild boar and other large animals. You’ll see many different variations in their coat, but regardless of color, they are independent hunters who can also be gentle family members. They’d love to have access to a wide-open outdoor space! Full-grown, they typically weigh 13-35 pounds and stand 20-24 inches tall.

Small Swiss Hounds are generally excellent with children of all ages. Small Swiss Hounds make efficient hunting companion and family-friendly pet who prefer rural setting. These are good-natured dogs, but it’s always a good idea to provide early training and socialization for pups who will be around small children. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

If you were to ask a Small Swiss Hound what they’d like to do today, their answer would always be: hunting. But if that doesn’t happen to be your sport, be sure to work up a daily sweat with these dogs. Because of their stamina, they have high-energy needs. Overall, their exercise needs are low.

Some have white coats with orange patches, and others feature tri-color markings. Some have short, sleek coats, and others showcase wiry-textured fur. All of these dogs are Small Swiss Hounds. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Small Swiss Hounds are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Small Swiss Hounds make efficient hunting companion and family-friendly pet who prefer rural setting. They are can be stubborn and challenging to train.