Segugio Maremmano
seh-GOO-joh mah-rem-MAH-noh
Italy· Maremma, Tuscany and Lazio, Italy
The Segugio Maremmano is a scenthound from the Maremma, the coastal plain and hill country of Tuscany and northern Lazio in Italy, provisionally recognised by the FCI in 2018. It is the traditional boar-hunting hound of the region, worked in packs across scrub and marsh.
At a glance
Quick facts
Size
Medium
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 Segugio Maremmano
The boar-hunting scenthound of Italy's Maremma coast, provisionally recognised by the FCI in 2018.
- Region
- Maremma, Tuscany and Lazio, Italy
- Climate it was bred for
- Mediterranean
- Original job
- Pack hunting of wild boar
The long read
About the breed
Tough, fast and vocal, the Maremmano is distinguished within Italy's segugio family by its regional type and its specialisation in wild boar. Published documentation in English is still limited while recognition is provisional, so details on this page may change as more is released.
Registry note: the FCI accepted the Segugio Maremmano 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
5/5
Calm and low-key around the home.
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, with the typical segugio outline.
Colours & patterns
Recognised coats
Which coats the standard accepts — and which are simply popular.
Fawn
Standard colour
Reported regional colouring; accepted colours are still being formalised.
Black & Tan
Standard colour
Reported regional colouring; accepted colours are still being formalised.
Timeline
History & development
Centuries past
Maremma pack hounds
Tough local scenthounds hunted boar in packs across the Maremma's scrub, hills and marshland for generations.
2018
Provisional FCI recognition
The FCI accepted the Segugio Maremmano on a provisional basis in 2018.
Reference
Breed standard summary
- body
- Deep-chested and hardy, built for long hunts over rough country.
- coat
- Short and dense; a rough-coated variety is also reported.
- ears
- Long, pendulous, set at eye level.
- eyes
- Dark, gentle and keen.
- gait
- Fast, free and enduring.
- head
- Lean, with the typical segugio outline.
- size
- Medium; precise figures are still being formalised by the registry.
- tail
- Carried in a scenthound curve in action.
- colour
- Reported in the fawn, black-and-tan and pied patterns typical of Italian segugi; accepted colours are still being formalised.
- muzzle
- Long and strong, with a large nose.
- temperament
- Courageous, tireless and musical in the pack; manageable and good-natured at home.
- general appearance
- A medium-sized, tough, athletic scenthound of rustic but clean lines; 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 and field care
Watch closely
Pendulous ears and boar-hunting work call for routine checks.
General information only — always speak to your vet about your own dog.
From real owners
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Made for the Segugio Maremmano
The book, plus prints, hoodies and mugs using our own Segugio Maremmano illustration — and one everyday accessory that suits any dog.
The book
Pawpoint: The Complete Dog Breed Book
Every officially recognised breed plus the unofficial ones nobody else documents. 400+ pages, hardback, printed and shipped from the UK.
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Framed poster
Segugio Maremmano Framed Poster
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Hoodie
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Heavyweight hoodie carrying the Segugio Maremmano illustration on the chest.
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Mug
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Ceramic mug with the Segugio Maremmano illustration wrapped around it.
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Accessory
Adjustable Harness (S/M/L)
Fully adjustable chest and girth straps — no fixed sizing.
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