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Serbian Tricolour Hound (Srpski Trobojni Gonic)
Medium Breed
The Serbian Tricolour Hound is a devoted breed that loves its master without question and will loyally stand by him for all his life.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Serbia and Montenegro
Weight
44-55 lbs/20-25 kgs (Standards may vary)
Height
Males 45-55 cm/18-22 inches; Females 44-54 cm/17 1/2 - 21 1/2 inches (Standards may vary)
Coat
Hair is short, abundant, gleaming and slightly thick, lying well all over the body. The undercoat is quite well-developed. Hair is slightly longer over the back of the thighs and the underside of the tail.
Markings
The base coat is deep/fox red with a black mantle or saddle. The black can go up as far as the head, where it forms black marks on the temples. The white star on the head and the blaze, which stretches down the muzzle, form a complete or partial collar under and around the neck.
Lifespan
Average 12 years
It is a kindly breed but also a tenacious hunter that performs very well in the field and has been a very successful hunting companion for many years.
Temperament
The Serbian Tricolour Hound is a loving, lively and devoted breed that is totally loyal to its owner. Its kind and dependable nature has helped it to become popular both in the home and the field where its tenacity in the hunt is greatly admired.
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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 Serbian Tricolour Hound is a wonderful breed with a dependable temperament that lends itself well to home and working life. The Serbian Tricolour Hound was originally bred as a scent hound.
- Makes a good companion
- Can perform well as a guardian and watchdog
- No trimming or stripping required
- Regular grooming needed
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Best with at least a large yard