Colombian Fino Hound
sah-BWAY-so FEE-no
Colombia· Colombia
The Colombian Fino Hound — the Sabueso Fino Colombiano — is a scenthound from Colombia, provisionally recognised by the FCI in February 2026. English-language documentation is still limited, and the standard is still settling, so details here may be revised as more is published.
At a glance
Quick facts
Size
Medium to Large
Exercise needs
High
Home size suited to
Rural home
Grooming frequency
Weekly brushing
Coat length
Short
Sheds
Moderate
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Town or country
Country
Garden size needed
Secure garden
Where it comes from
Origins of the Colombian Fino Hound
Colombia's native refined scenthound, provisionally recognised by the FCI in 2026.
- Region
- Colombia
- Climate it was bred for
- Tropical highland
- Original job
- Scenthound for trailing game
The long read
About the breed
The breed is described as a refined ('fino') trailing hound developed for hunting in Colombian conditions, with the long ears, fine nose and musical voice typical of scenthounds. Its exact development history and relationships to imported hound stock are still being documented by the national registry; we will update this page as definitive material becomes available.
Registry note: the FCI accepted the Colombian Fino Hound on a provisional basis, which means the standard is still settling and details may change before definitive recognition. We will keep this page updated as more is published.
Living with one
Temperament & needs
Our own ratings, based on the breed standard and how these dogs behave in ordinary homes.
Energy
4/5
Settles well once exercised.
Barking
5/5
Very vocal — expect plenty of noise.
Grooming
1/5
Wash-and-go coat.
Sociability
4/5
Friendly and outgoing.
Independence
3/5
Balanced — works with you, thinks a little too.
Trainability
3/5
Capable, with consistent fair handling.
Illustrated breed standard
The points of the breed
Hover or tap a numbered point to read what the standard asks for.
Point 1
Head
Lean and noble, with the typical scenthound outline.
Colours & patterns
Recognised coats
Which coats the standard accepts — and which are simply popular.
Tan & White
Standard colour
Reported regional colouring; accepted colours are still being formalised.
Timeline
History & development
Traditional
Local hounds
Refined local scenthounds were developed in Colombia for trailing game, within the wider Latin American hound tradition.
2026
Provisional FCI recognition
The FCI accepted the Colombian Fino Hound on a provisional basis in February 2026.
Reference
Breed standard summary
- body
- Deep-chested and athletic, built for endurance.
- coat
- Short and close.
- ears
- Long and pendulous, hanging close to the cheeks.
- eyes
- Dark and gentle in expression.
- gait
- Free, enduring trot.
- head
- Lean and noble, with the typical scenthound outline.
- size
- Medium to large; precise figures are still being formalised by the registry.
- tail
- Carried in a scenthound curve when working.
- colour
- Reported in typical scenthound patterns; precise accepted colours are still being formalised.
- muzzle
- Long and strong, with a well-developed nose.
- temperament
- Gentle at home, keen and vocal on the trail.
- general appearance
- A medium-to-large, elegant scenthound of refined build; full published details are still limited while recognition is provisional.
Health
What to screen for
Green means little to worry about, amber means ask the breeder for test results, red means manage it actively.
Data
Watch closely
Provisionally recognised; no published health surveys yet.
Ears
Watch closely
Long pendulous ears need routine care.
General information only — always speak to your vet about your own dog.
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