Cretan Hound
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Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
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Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Overview: | The Cretan Hound has existed in Greece for thousands of years. They were first used in hunting and are rarely seen off the island of Crete. |
Breed Group: | Hound |
Weight (lbs): | 44-66 |
Height (in): | 19-27 |
Colors: | white, sand, fawn, black, brindle or gray, cream, bi-colored or tri-colored. |
Coat: | The coat is short and smooth. It is hard, straigh and dense. |
Character: | The Cretan Hound is affectionate, gentle and clean. |
Temperament: | The Cretan Hound gets along well with children and pets in the home. The breed may chase other animals in the neighborhood and should always be walked on a leash for this reason. |
Care: | The coat needs an occasional bath and combing. |
Training: | The Cretan Hound is intelligent and trains fairly easy. |
Activity: | The Cretan Hound needs plenty of room to run and does best with a large yard. |
Country of Origin: | Greece |
Life Expectancy: | 10-12 |
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