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