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07/12/2000
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Istrian Hound

Other names : Istarski Gonic

Native country : Former Yugoslavia

History

This very ancient breed has always been prized in Istria. The breed’s mysterious origins probably match those of Italian hounds. The two varieties of Istrian Hound are the Wirehaired Istrian Hound (Istarski Ostrodlaki Gonic) and the more popular Smoothhaired Istrian Hound (Istarski Kratkolaki Gonic), also known as the Istrian Pointer.

Description

The Istrian Hound is calm, has a powerful voice, excels on hare and fox, and is a very good bloodhound. He is affectionate and makes a good companion.

Advice

He needs space and lots of exercise and requires regular brushing.

Function

Hunting dog.

In details...

Head:Long, not very lightweight. Slightly domed skull. Fairly broad forehead. Stop not very pronounced. Strong, rectangular muzzle. Well-joined lips. Visible mucosas are dark.
Ears:Long, hanging against the cheeks.
Eyes:Large, dark. Eyebrows very bushy and thick in the wirehaired variety.
Body:Robust, slightly longer than it is tall. Neck has no dewlap. Broad chest. Rounded ribs. Slight tuck-up. Broad, slightly sloping croup. Straight, broad back.
Tail:Thick at the base, tapering toward the tip. Carried low, curved slightly upward.
Hair:- Wirehaired: 5 to 10 cm long, standing on end. Thick, short undercoat.- Smoothhaired: fine, dense, and glossy.
Coat:White. Ears usually orangish or covered with orangish flecks. Orange flashings on the forehead. Orangish spots and flecks may also appear on the body.
Size:44 to 58 cm. (17-23 in).
Weight:18 to 20 kg. (40-44)
Group:Scendthounds and related breeds



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