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ISTRIAN SMOOTH-COATED HOUND

RESEMBLING A LONG-LEGGED FOXHOUND, THIS IS THE OLDEST OF THE BALKAN HOUNDS FCI

Height range Originally bred for hunting hare and fox in the vast open terrain of Istria, Long, narrow,
17–22 in (44–56 cm) the handsome and well-built Istarski Kratkodlaki Gonic, as it is known in its pear-shaped head
Weight range native land, displays a stunning snow-white coat. It is kept across the Istrian
31–44 lb (14–20 kg)
peninsula as a working dog but also
Life span 12 years makes a contented house dog in a Orange markings on
broad, level back
Origin Croatia rural household.

Large,
dark eyes

Broad, thin,
drop ears
Orange markings
on face extend Short, smooth,
to include ear snow-white coat

Black nose

STYRIAN COARSE-HAIRED MOUNTAIN HOUND

THIS RARE WORKING DOG IS IDEAL FOR HIGH ALTITUDE AND HUNTING ON ROUGH TERRAIN FCI

Height range This medium-sized dog has the agility to twist and turn on difficult, Moderate stop
18–21 in (45–53 cm) steep terrain, having developed its hunting skills in the mountains
Weight range of Austria and Slovenia. It can make a calm and good-natured
33–40 lb (15–18 kg)
pet. It is also known as the Peintingen Hound after its
Life span 12 years 18th-century developer, who crossed a Hanoverian
Origin Austria Scent Hound (see p.178) with an Istrian
Wirehaired Hound (opposite). Broad back
Darker-colored
Expressive, drop ears
brown eyes covered with
Other colors fine hair
Black
nose
Red
May have white
marking on chest.
Rough, coarse,
fawn coat

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