 The Bruno Jura Hound closely resembles the larger St. Hubert Jura Hound to which it is closely related, although it has less pendulous dewlaps.Both the Bruno Jura Hound and the St. Hubert Jura Hounds are closely related to nearby French hounds, all are believed to have descended from the St. Hubert Hound, the breed is found on the both sides of the French-Swiss border, some writers believe it is a French in origin but most describe it as Swiss.The Bruno Jura Hound is used by hunters in the Jura Mountains on the Swiss side of French-Swiss border to hunt fox, hare and small deer, it is said to be an very capable follower of faint scents, making is highly valued by local hunters when hunting in the arduous terrain in the area.