Estonian hounds are neither too long nor too short. The dog displays a muscular body, as it has well-developed muscles. Structure of its bones is strong without any skin folds. It has drooping ears. Coat is shiny, evenly rough and short. Undercoat is developed weakly. The tail displays thick hair. Eyes of this dog breed are brown with dark cornered eyelids. It has black patches and the tail tip is usually white.
As coat of this dog is short, it is easier to comb. It requires bath only if necessary. The dog sheds averagely |
This dog breed originated from Estonia. Till 1914, only English Fox hounds and Russian Polish hounds were used for hunting purposes. Later on, cross breeding of these dog breeds gave rise to local hounds. In, the era of 1920’s Finnish hounds came into existence. Cross breeding of Estonian hound took place, when a law for the same was passed in 1934. Estonian hound is a result of the mixes between Swiss hounds, Beagles, Bern Hounds and Luzern hounds.
