Istrian Short-Haired Hound
Istrijský krátkosrstý honič
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Croatia |
Recognition features
- Snow-white coat with orange markings on head and body
- Short (1–2 cm), hard, shiny coat
- Slender, elegant body and a strong, melodic voice
Purpose
Enduring hound particularly fitted for hare, fox and boar hunting and also usable as a tracking leash hound; especially suited to rough, stony karst terrain.
History
The breed descends from an old type of the "East Adriatic white hound with markings". The earliest proof is a capital column in the Franciscan monastery in Dubrovnik dating from 1327–1348, and the hound also appears in a painting of 1474 near the village of Beram in Istria.
Coat
Short, hard, dense, shiny coat, 1–2 cm; snow-white with orange markings.
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