# Colombian Fino Hound

Also known as: Sabueso Fino Colombiano, Perro Fino Colombiano
- **Group:** Scent Hound (FCI group 6)
- **Size:** Medium
- **Origin:** Colombia
- **Height:** 43–60 cm
- **Weight:** 15–35 kg
- **Temperament:** Affectionate, Friendly, Patient, Intelligent

Colombia's only native dog breed, a short-haired scenthound with an exceptional nose, bred for hunting and now seen as promising for search and rescue.

## Overview

The Colombian Fino Hound is a medium-sized scenthound with a short coat, long ears and a long tail. It is the only dog breed native to Colombia and is part of rural country life.

It is known for its remarkable sense of smell and a friendly, patient nature. It comes in two sizes, standard and grande.

## History

The breed is thought to descend from scenthounds brought to Colombia, and it has been known there for at least two centuries. Between 1550 and 1800 Spanish bloodhounds, greyhounds and retrievers arrived, and later British soldiers brought foxhounds and pointers.

The dogs adapted to jungle and mountain heat and became part of peasant culture, providing meat for families. The breed was recognised by the FCI in 2026. Sport hunting has been banned in Colombia since 2019.

## Appearance

A medium-sized, short-haired, long-eared hound with typical scenthound features and a long tail. The standard size stands 43 to 50 cm and weighs 15 to 25 kg, while the larger grande stands 51 to 60 cm and weighs 25 to 35 kg.

The breed standard allows any shade, pattern or combination of red, black, white, brown or brindle.

## Temperament

These hounds are affectionate, friendly, patient and highly intelligent. They are known for an exceptional nose and a great drive to follow scent.

## Care and exercise

A scenthound needs daily exercise and room to roam and sniff, ideally in a secure space, as it will follow a trail. The short coat needs only occasional brushing. Regular ear checks are wise for a long-eared breed.

## Ratings (1 to 5)

- Energy: 4
- Exercise needs: 4
- Grooming: 1
- Shedding: 3
- Trainability: 3
- Barking: 3
- Good with children: 4
- Good with other dogs: 4

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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombian_Fino_Hound · https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17446281
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