St. Hubert Jura Hound

The Saint Hubert Jura hound is a rare Swiss scenthound variety associated with the Jura Mountains and the old Saint Hubert hound influence behind many European trailing dogs. It is usually discussed as a form or close relative of the Jura Laufhund rather than a widely separate modern breed. Dogs of this type are medium sized, smooth coated, long eared, and heavier in head than many Swiss hounds, commonly black and tan or tan with a dark saddle. Their traditional work was following hare, fox, and other game by scent over wooded, uneven country, giving tongue as they trailed.

Keeping one is mainly a working-hound proposition. The breed suits people who can provide regular scent work, long off-lead running only in safe areas, and secure fencing, because a good trail can override recall. Indoors they may be calm and sociable, but they are not low-exercise companions. Ear care, sound feet, and lean condition matter for a dog expected to hunt rough ground. Because the Saint Hubert Jura hound is uncommon outside its home region and registry treatment varies, prospective buyers need to confirm whether a litter is registered as this variety, as Jura hounds more broadly, or as another Swiss scenthound.

Colors: Albino, Apricot, Bicolor, Black, Black and Tan, Black and White, Black Mask, Blue, Blue and Tan, Blue Merle, Blue Roan, Blue Tick, Brindle, Brown, Brown and Tan, Brown and White, Chocolate, Cream, Dapple, Domino, Fawn, Fawn and White, Gold, Gray, Grey, Harlequin, Irish Marked, Leucistic, Liver, Liver Mask, Mantle, Mask, Melanistic, Merle, Mottled, Parti-Color, Piebald, Red, Red and White, Red Merle, Red Roan, Red Tick, Reverse Brindle, Roan, Sable, Saddle, Silver, Speckled, Spotted, Tan, Ticked, Tricolor, Tuxedo, White, Yellow