Colombian Fine Hound: Habits And Characteristics

The Colombian fine hound is a dog native to Colombia that has been created by humans through functional selection for many years.

Colombia is a country that did not have an officially recognized breed of dog, at least until now, because the Colombian fine hound is already a canine variety from this country and recognized throughout the world. Thanks to his hunting skills, this dog was adopted as a favorite pet in many homes.

For many years, this dog has been used as a hunting dog within the families that work the fields. It is also an animal that has adapted to the climate and geography of Colombia and, in the same way, it can be found in any region of the country. Next, we will discover more about this long-eared dog.

Recognition as a canine breed

The Asociación Club de Sabueso Fino Colombiano began to promote the recognition of this breed as a fine dog, after its discovery and with the investigative help of the National University of Colombia . What was sought was to change the perspective of the animal as a field hunting dog and give it the connotation of a noble pet.

Currently, this dog is recognized as a fine breed dog by the Colombian Canine Club since 2015. Today these animals can be found in homes that have a medium-high socioeconomic level.

A brief history

Since the arrival of the Spaniards in America —and from the mid-sixteenth to the nineteenth century— hounds of Spanish origin entered Colombian territory. These were used to hunt ducks, rodents, and deer. Then the English arrived on the field, with breeds of dogs such as the pointer and the fox hound .

It could be said that these dog breeds played an important role in the appearance on the scene of the Colombian fine hound and, therefore, in their genetic crosses. In addition, their qualities as game animals were what gave prominence to this breed throughout the territory in question. For now, it only has national recognition as a fine breed dog.

Habits of the Colombian fine hound

In addition to its hunting skills already discussed at the beginning of this information, the Colombian fine hound has many striking features. Among them, we highlight the following:

1. It is a dog that will not hesitate at any time to accompany its owner to explore the territory. It is a canine with a noble and affectionate temperament.
2. It is selected as the favorite hunting dog, due to its olfactory qualities and physical resistance. 
3. When it comes to doing work ordered by his owner, he becomes a cunning dog: he raises his head and puts aside his shyness.
4. When ordered to find prey, it warns of its finding with high-pitched, joyous barks. 
5. It is a calm dog that finds closeness to other dogs normal. In the same way, it is an excellent company for children, due to its particular sweetness in its behavior.  

Characteristics of the Colombian fine hound

The Colombian fine hound is medium in size, weighing 15 to 25 kilograms and a height of 45 to 50 centimeters. It has a rectangular proportion and highlights the length of your body more. Its coat is shiny, smooth and short. There are also specimens with coarse, denser hair and with undercoats.

Its large long ears are very showy, hanging and rounded. Its body has a great variety of colors, as there are browns, whites and blacks and with shades of colors combined. Its legs are short, but not like those of a dwarf dog, since they are proportional to the size of its body. Therefore, he is an agile dog and has a fluid trot.

Commercial value of the Colombian fine hound

Before buying a Colombian fine hound, make sure the breeder is reputable. Similarly, take some time to make sure your puppy is vaccinated, that he is not an aggressive dog, and that he does not have a genetic disease.

The commercial value of these dogs is about $400 – or 300 euros – approximately. At the time of acquiring a Colombian fine hound, whether commercial or under the adoption procedure, the veterinary certificate is required, for proof and proof that the animal is dewormed and healthy.

Other names of the Colombian fine hound

These wonderful animals have a variation of names in some regions of Colombia, for example, in the department of Santander they are known as “tinajero hounds”, in the Colombian Caribbean they are called “chapolos”, in the department of Antioquia they are called ” howlers ”, while in other cities and rural areas they are called“ fine ”.

There are many names that this canine can have and, nevertheless, the one that will attract national and international attention will always be the name “Colombian fine hound.” This designation refers to a furry 4-legged big ear that, perhaps, you are already thinking about buying or adopting to be the new member of the family.