The Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund (Small Swiss Hound), is a breed of dog of the scenthound type from Switzerland.

The Swiss Niederlaufhund is an excellent hunting dog used to find and follow a scent even through difficult ground.

The general appearance is of a hound similar to the Schweizer Laufhund, with a smaller body and shorter legs.

At a calm pace they carry the tail low; when they run it is a bit lifted.

The coat can be short and smooth or a bit longer and stiff depending on the type.

A deep-black color with some maroon-colored spots over the eyes, on the cheeks, chest and legs is preferred.

[6] The Niederlaufhunde have a great sense of smell; they are fast, agile and passionate hunters which keep good track of the scent they are supposed to follow.

Using selected specimens of the medium-sized Schweizer Laufhund, smaller, shorter-legged hunting dogs were created.