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TRANSYLVANIAN HOUND

MEDIUM-SIZED AND SHORTHAIRED, THIS IS A RARE HUNGARIAN HUNTING DOG FCI

Height range Also known as the Hungarian Hound, or Erdélyi Kopó, this hardy hunting
22–26 in (55–65 cm) dog was once the preserve of Hungarian kings and princes. Then, as
Weight range now, its keen sense of direction and hardiness in heavy, snowbound
55–77 lb (25–35 kg)
Carpathian forests and climate extremes made it the large game
Life span 10–13 years hunter of choice. However, it remains an extremely rare breed.
Origin Hungary

Tan spots above
dark brown eyes
Drop ears widen
and then taper
to a rounded tip
Clearly
defined tan
markings
Coarse, short,
black coat

Black lips

POSAVAZ HOUND

THIS VERY HARDY SCENT HOUND HAS BEEN BRED TO HUNT HARE AND FOX FCI

Height range The Croatian name for the Posavaz Hound, Posavski Long,
18–23 in (46–58 cm) Gonic, can be translated as “scent hound from the Sava narrow head
Weight range Valley,” and its robust build makes it ideally suited to the
35–53 lb (16–24 kg)
dense underbrush of the Sava River basin. Passionate
Life span 10–12 years in the hunt, this hound is quite docile in the home.
Origin Former Yugoslavia
Straight, dense,
reddish wheaten coat White muzzle

Large,
dark eyes
White collar
and chest
Flat, thin,
drop ears with
rounded tips

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