FCI #59 · Group 6

Swiss Hound (FCI #59)

Swiss Hound is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 59, Group 6: Scent Hounds and Related Breeds). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2001-11-28.

FCI #59Group 6: Group 6 — Scenthounds and Related BreedsStatus: definitive
Swiss Hound — Key Facts
Breed NameSwiss Hound (Swiss Hound)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #59
Group / CategoryGroup 6 — Group 6 — Scenthounds and Related Breeds
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2001-11-28
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #59 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #59

Swiss Hound — Standard & Care

Endurance tracking and pack-hunting scent hounds with specialized olfactory drive and vocal communication.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 59 specification.

EN · ES · DE · FR · PT-BR

Multilingual Nomenclature — Swiss Hound

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Swiss Hound, Schweizer Laufhund - Chien Courant Suisse
Español (ES)Swiss Hound, Schweizer Laufhund - Chien Courant Suisse
Deutsch (DE)Swiss Hound, Schweizer Laufhund - Chien Courant Suisse
Français (FR)Swiss Hound, Schweizer Laufhund - Chien Courant Suisse
Português (PT-BR)Swiss Hound, Schweizer Laufhund - Chien Courant Suisse
FAQ

FAQ — Swiss Hound

What is the official FCI standard number for Swiss Hound?

Swiss Hound (Swiss Hound) is registered under FCI Standard #59 in Group 6 (Group 6 — Scenthounds and Related Breeds), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Swiss Hound breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/en/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Official Sources & Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

Reference materials do not replace an in-person veterinary consultation or official kennel club registration rules.