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Cretan Hound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
Summer
Healthiness
Protective
Life Span
| 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 |