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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Segugio Italiano Nicknames Segugio Country of origin Italy [hide]Traits [show]Classification & standards FCI Group 6 Section 1.2 #337 (Short-haired), 198 (Coarse-haired) short-haired coarse-haired standard KC (UK) Hound standard The Segugio Italiano is an Italian breed of dog of the scenthound family. It comes in both short-haired and wire-haired varieties. It is thought to be an ancient breed, descended in pre-Roman eras from progenitor scenthounds in ancient Egypt. The Segugio is a square dog, whose length should be equal to its height at the withers. It is fawn-coloured or black and tan. The dogs are 45–52 cm tall at the withers and roughly 20–23 kg in weight. Its determination to complete a scent is similar to that of a Bloodhound but unlike the Bloodhound the segugio is also interested in the capture and kill of its victim