A sparkling start to October
The Italian National Team Selector, expert ENCI judge Sergio De Angelis, has announced the composition of the Italian team that will represent our country at the European Hare Cup for Hound Breeds. The international event will take place in Larisa – Ossa, Greece (GR), on October 1, 2, and 3, 2026. The selection was made after a careful evaluation of the results achieved in the selection trials and during the competitive season.
The Italian team: the Mute category
As for the Mute category, these are the owners:
Handler and owner: Cataldi Andrea (Italian Smooth-haired Hounds, tawny)
Handler and owner: Titocci Saturno (Italian Hounds, smooth-haired, black and tan)
These are the reservations instead:
Handler and owner: Linari Maurizio (Italian smooth-haired black and tan hounds)
Couples category
Moving our attention to the Couples category, here are the holders:
Handler and owner: Selvatici Tiziano (tawny smooth-haired Apennine Hounds)
These are the reservations instead:
Handlers and owners: Pelliccia Simona / Anacleto (tawny Italian smooth-haired hounds) (source: ENCI).





































