The Segugio Maremmano[1] is a breed of dog from the coastal plains of Maremma, in Tuscany. It is widely used for hunting wild boar. Tuscan breeders have selected the dogs for hunting ability and their appearances vary.
The breed is recognized by ENCI (the Italian Kennel Club). It has registered 6,600 dogs as breed founders, and the breed was the third most numerous breed in Italy in 2009[2].
Males stand 48 cm to 54 cm at the withers and females 46 cm to 52 cm. They weigh between 13 kg to 23 kg. The coat is smooth or rough and comes in brown, black and tan or brindle.
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