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TheSegugio Maremmano is an Italianbreed ofscent hound from the coastal plains of theMaremma, inTuscany. It is mainly used for huntingwild boar, but may also be used to hunthare and other mammals.[1] They may be either smooth-haired or rough-haired.[2]
The breed was recognized by theEnte Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana in 2009.[3] More than 6600 dogs were registered in that year, the highest number of registrations for any Italian breed.[4] In 2018 there were 5679 new registrations, of which over 90% were of smooth-haired dogs.[2]
It was provisionally accepted by theFédération Cynologique Internationale in 2018.[5]
In 2015 an analysis ofmicrosatellite data found no significantgenetic distance between theSegugio dell'Appennino and the Segugio Maremmano.[6]
Dogs stand from 48 to 54 cm (19 to 21 in) at thewithers, and weigh from 16 to 23 kg (35 to 51 lb); bitches are about 2 cm shorter, and weigh approximately 3 kg less. The coat may be either smooth or rough; in colour it may be fawn, varying from pale fawn to a dark tan; black and tan; orbrindle.[1]
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