Bruno Jura Hound

The Bruno Jura Hound is a breed of scenthound from the Jura Mountains on the French-Swiss border.

Bruno Jura Hound
A black and tan Bruno Jura Hound
Other names	Bruno Jura Laufhund
Origin	Switzerland
Breed status	Not recognised as a breed by any major kennel club.
Traits Height 43–59 cm (17–23 in) Weight 15–20 kg (33–44 lb) Coat Short Colour Black and tan Two-tone brown
Dog (domestic dog)

Overview

The Bruno Jura Hound is a medium-sized hound; it is usually black and tan or two-tone brown in colour with no white at all.^[1][2][3] The Bruno Jura Hound closely resembles the larger St. Hubert Jura Hound, to which it is closely related, although it has less pendulous dewlaps.^[2]

Both the Bruno Jura and St. Hubert Jura Hounds are closely related to nearby French hounds; all are believed to have descended from the St. Hubert Hound. The breed is found on both sides of the French-Swiss border; some writers believe it is French in origin, but most describe it as Swiss.^[1][2][3][4]

The Bruno Jura Hound is used by hunters in the Jura Mountains on the Swiss side of the French-Swiss border to hunt fox, hare and small deer; it is said to be a very capable follower of faint scents, making it highly valued by local hunters when hunting in the arduous terrain in the area.^[2][3]

See also

• Dogs portal
• List of dog breeds

References

1. Alderton, David (2000). Hounds of the World. Shrewsbury: Swan Hill Press. p. 112. ISBN 1-85310-912-6.
2. Fogle, Bruce (2009). The Encyclopedia of the Dog. New York: DK Publishing. p. 191. ISBN 978-0-7566-6004-8.
3. Morris, Desmond (2001). Dogs: The Ultimate Dictionary of over 1,000 Dog Breeds. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing. p. 94. ISBN 1-57076-219-8.
4. Hancock, David (2014). Hounds: Hunting by Scent. Ramsbury, Marlborough: The Crowood Press. p. 169. ISBN 978-1-84797-601-7.