Spanish Hound
A loyal, tenacious scent hound with a calm, affectionate nature. Excels as both a dedicated hunting partner and gentle family companion.
Breed Characteristics
Average sizes and life expectancy of the breed.
HEIGHT
52–57 cm (male)
48–53 cm (female)
WEIGHT
25–40 kg (male)
23–35 kg (female)
LIFE EXPECTANCY
10–12 years
Spanish Hound: Breed snapshot
Everything you need to know about this beloved breed at a glance
Key Breed Characteristics
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
Species
Canis lupus familiaris
Diet
Omnivore
"A Spanish Hound isn't just a pet — they're a loyal companion, a playful friend, and a loving family member all in one."
Temperament & personality
Understanding Spanish Hound's temperament is key to knowing if they're the right match for your lifestyle.
Personality Overview
The Spanish Hound is typically calm, loyal, and focused, showing a reserved nature with strangers but forming strong bonds with its family.
Key Personality Traits
Generally reserved, bonds closely with familiar people
Quick learner, responds well to training
Active, enjoys regular exercise and activity
Moderately playful, prefers purposeful activity
Adapts best to calm, consistent environments
Strengths
- Strong scent-tracking ability
- High endurance for long hunts
- Loyal and devoted to family
- Generally calm indoors
- Low grooming requirements
Challenges
- Prone to stubbornness during training
- High prey drive toward small animals
- Needs significant daily exercise
- May be reserved with strangers
- Can develop separation anxiety
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Intelligence & exercise needs
Spanish Hounds are both highly intelligent and energetic, requiring mental and physical stimulation to thrive.
🧠 Intelligence & training
Trainability
Learns with consistency
Overall rating
This breed is intelligent and observant, responding well to patient, consistent training methods. They may require firm guidance due to occasional independence.
Trainable Tasks:
🏃 Exercise & energy levels
Daily Exercise
90–120 minutes daily
recommended per day
The Spanish Hound has high energy and needs regular, vigorous exercise, including long walks and opportunities to track scents. Mental stimulation is important to prevent boredom and maintain well-being.
Recommended Activities:
Is this breed right for you?
Spanish Hounds are versatile dogs that adapt well to many lifestyles, but they're not the perfect match for everyone. Here's a quick guide to help you determine if a Spanish Hound would fit well in your home.
First-time Owner
Needs experienced handling and consistent training
Apartment Living
Needs space and vocalizes frequently
Active Lifestyle
Thrives with plenty of physical activity and outdoor time
Kids
May be too boisterous for small children
Multiple Pets
Prey drive can cause issues with smaller pets
Being Left Alone
Suffers from separation anxiety and boredom
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