At a glance the quick version
English Wikipedia: males 16-23 kg, females 13-20 kg; Italian Wikipedia: 18-25 kg for the breed.
Coat and looks how to spot one
smooth or rough
A sturdy, workmanlike hound that varies quite a lot in looks, since it was chosen for hunting skill rather than appearance. It comes in a smooth coat, by far the most common today, and a rough coat.12
Personality what they are like
A tough, eager hunting hound selected purely for strength and skill in the field. It is a keen tracker that enjoys having a job to do.2
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High. Bred for demanding boar hunts in rough country, so it needs lots of daily exercise and scent-based activity.12
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Low. The smooth coat needs little more than a weekly brush; the rough coat benefits from more regular brushing.1
Home where they are happiest
Best in an active, rural or outdoors-minded home with secure space to move.1
Company who they like around
A pack-hunting hound that is used to working alongside other dogs.1
The story where it all began
The Segugio Maremmano developed among hunters in the Maremma of Tuscany, who bred it for boar hunting ability rather than looks. A standard was written in 2003, and so many dogs were entered as founders that it quickly became one of Italy's most registered breeds.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
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In 2009 it was Italy's highest-registered native breed, with more than 6,600 dogs entered.1
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By 2018 smooth-coated dogs made up over 90 percent of new registrations.1
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Because it was chosen only for hunting ability, individual dogs can look quite different from one another.2
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Genetically it is very close to the Segugio dell'Appennino.1
Recognised by the official bits
- ENCI (Italy)
- Standard drawn up 7 July 2003; recognised in 2009 (English Wikipedia) or 2018 (Italian Wikipedia)1
- FCI
- Provisionally accepted in 20181
- ENCI / FCI
- Italian Wikipedia gives recognition in 2018 and the ENCI standard date of 7 July 20032
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Segugio Maremmano. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- Segugio Maremmano - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for recognition, size, weight, coat, colours, history, facts
- Segugio maremmano - Wikipedia (Italian) it.wikipedia.orgused for recognition dates, size, weight, history, temperament
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.