St. Hubert Jura Hound

The St Hubert Jura Hound is the heavier Jura variety, closest in build to the old Saint-Hubert hounds from which the Bloodhound also descends.

History

It is a Swiss mountain tracker named for the Belgian abbey whose hounds shaped much of European scent-hound breeding. The type is now very rare, and Swiss registries record it alongside the lighter Bruno as a variety of the Jura Hound.

Temperament

The breed is known for being deliberate, gentle and single-minded, with the deep voice and unhurried persistence of the old tracking hounds.

Care and training

It needs plenty of exercise across real terrain, and secure ground. It is a specialist tracker rather than a household companion, and recall reflects that. The loose skin and long ears need routine attention.

Health

Little is documented as specific to this variety; deep-chested hounds of this build carry the usual bloat risk. These are patterns for the breed rather than a forecast for one dog; the measured facts are in the panel.