The short-haired Italian Hound originates from ancient Egypt and is a medium-sized ancient hound. This dog came to Italy with the Phoenicians and is the ancestor of most European Brac hounds. This kind of dog can capture prey quickly and accurately in very harsh areas. It is a scent hound with strong working ability in the field.

1. Characteristics of Short-haired Italian Hound

　(1) Appearance characteristics

Physical characteristics - The shoulder height of adult short-haired Italian Hound dogs is 52cm-58cm, the shoulder height of adult short-haired Italian Hound female dogs is 48cm-56cm, and the weight range of short-haired Italian Hounds is between 18kg-28kg. This kind of dog is of medium build, has strong working ability, and has good physical coordination.

Head characteristics - The short-haired Italian Hound's eyes are almond-shaped, large, bright, and black, with black around the eyelids. Skull When viewed from above, the shape of the skull is basically oval. The length of this dog's muzzle is equivalent to half the length of its skull. The dental jaw is shaped like a truncated cone, with the incisors and lower jaw forming a right angle. The teeth are neatly arranged and developed, with a scissors bite, and the bite force is very strong.

Trunk characteristics - The upper part of the short-haired Italian Hound's neck is slightly arched and slightly protruding, and the length of the neck is equivalent to the length of the head. The conical shape looks very lean. The skin is tight, without wrinkles or fat, and the hair is short. The short-haired Italian Hound has a straight, level loin, with moderate croup. The back muscles are not very obvious, but the waist and chest muscles are well developed. The tail is set high and hangs naturally when resting. The front drive is vertical when viewed from the front. The forelimbs are straight and muscular. The elbow must drop vertically from the point of the shoulder blades. The rear drive has a moderate slope and is muscular.

Hair characteristics - The short-haired Italian Hound has short, smooth and dense back hair, which is covered with such hair all over the body. The coat of the Short-haired Italian Hound is reddish-brown, black, brown, with brown markings.

(2) Character characteristics

The Short-haired Italian Hound is smart, alert, has good working ability in outdoor work, and can adapt to long-term outdoor hunting tasks. This kind of dog has strong adaptability and bravery because it has hunted in bad weather for a long time. It also has high obedience and can get along harmoniously with family members in the family. It is more suitable as a companion dog for children.

2. Price of Short-haired Italian Hound

The market price of short-haired Italian hounds ranges from 2,000 yuan to 8,000 yuan, depending on the region, the dog's appearance, and the market conditions at that time. This kind of dog has strong adaptability and can get along well with nature and humans. Each puppy is better than the other.Adult dogs are better because they can be trained from an early age and are cheaper.