Lithuanian Hound

Lithuanian Hound

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The Lithuanian Hound is sturdy and heavily boned. Muscular and sleek with a short, glossy black coat and limited tan markings. The tail is long and held low. This hound has less heavy bone than many other hounds his size. 

This newest of the Russian scenthounds is a product of the present century. Lithuanian hunters crossed local big game hounds with Beagles, Bloodhounds (St. Hubert), Polish Hounds and later Russian Hounds, in an attempt to recreate the old-type Curland Hound (associated at one time with the Latvian Hound). Although progress was made at first, the breed was gasp- ing for life in the 1970s and very low in numbers. 

During the 1976-77 hunting season, many fine dogs were killed by boars, and the breed was threatened with extinction. That year the Lithuanian Cynological Council appointed a specialist to be responsible for perpetuation of the breed, created a special kennel facility for raising them and adopted a standard. The breed seems to be on its feet now, although it is still found only in the Lithuanian Republic.

However he is still a good sized, robust dog, sleek but with muscular proportions. The head is moderately large, and broad between ears. The eyes are brown and medium sized. The ears are moderate length, rounded tips, hang close to cheeks. The muzzle is medium sized and well proportioned to the head. The nose is black and self-colored according to coat. It has a scissor or level bite. The neck is moderately long, very strong with no dewlap. 

The topline is Level and the chest is long, deep, and broad. The body is medium sized. The legs and forelegs are perpendicular. The thighs are muscular the hocks are straight and strong. The feet are strong and round, with compact toes. The tail is long, gradually tapering. This breed has a good reach, with a well balanced movement.

This hound is a good-sized, robust dog of clean, sleek, yet muscular proportions. He has the fervor, speed and persistence to track hare, fox and even boar, and is known for his glorious voice.

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