This breed is ideal for people looking for a large and active dog for hunting, hiking, and other outdoor activities. These dogs are smart and wonderful companions, but they constantly need to engage in physical activity in order not to damage your property.
Their nickname—The Gray Ghost—comes in part from their color and, more importantly, from their hunting style, which has been described as stealthy and catlike.
They also have an annoying tendency to try to disguise their scent, which means that they’ll roll in any stinky thing they can find.
In males, the height at the withers can be from 59 to 70 cm, weight – from 30 to 40 kg. Bitches are usually smaller: their height is from 57 to 65 cm, weight is from 25 to 35 kg.