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Istrian Short-haired Scenthound (Istarski Kratkodlaki Gonic)
Medium Breed
The Istrian Short-haired Scent hound is noble in his appearance with a supple body and a long and narrow, clean head.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Croatia
Weight
Approximately 18kg/40lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males ideal 50 cm/19 3/4 inches; Females ideal 48 cm/19 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Short coat
Markings
The basic colour is snow-white with orange coloured markings on the body and on the head. The presence of a third colour is unacceptable.
Lifespan
Average, 12 years
He is lively and enthusiastic on the hunt, yet docile, calm and gentle in the home. The Istrian Short-haired Scent hound is friendly and affectionate and becomes very attached to his owner.
Temperament
The Istrian Short-haired Scent hound is lively and enthusiastic on the hunt but is otherwise calm and docile. Friendly and affectionate and totally attached to his owner, he makes a great companion. A skilled scent hound with a powerful voice, he can work as a leash hound, tracking wounded game. Built to cope with the vast open terrain in Istria, he hunts mainly hare and fox. Consistent training and positive socialisation is recommended from an early age.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Istrian Short-haired Scent hound is a magnificent, well-built dog, elegant in his appearance with a stunning white coat. An excellent hunting dog, the Istrian Short-haired Scent hound was originally bred for hunting hare and fox.
- Makes a wonderful family pet and companion
- An excellent hunter
- No trimming or stripping required
- Little grooming needed
- Does well in most climates
- Does not like to be left alone
- May be active in the home
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Requires daily physical activity and mental stimulation