Istrian Wire-Haired Hound
Istrijský hrubosrstý honič
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Croatia |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 48–54 cm |
Recognition features
- Wiry, slightly wavy coat 5–8 cm long, dull, with moustache, beard and eyebrows
- Snow-white with orange markings on head and body
- Rustic, robust appearance and stern expression
Purpose
Enduring hound for hare, fox and boar and usable as a tracking leash hound, in any weather and in rough, stony or hilly terrain.
History
The breed descends from the "East Adriatic white hound with markings" and its wire coat is due to the cold climate of the mountain areas on the east Adriatic coast where it was bred. The earliest description is in a manuscript of Bishop Petar Bakić from 1719, and the FCI published its first standard on 6 April 1955.
Coat
Wiry, harsh, slightly wavy coat 5–8 cm, dull, with moustache and beard; snow-white with orange markings.
Similar breeds
- Istrian Short-Haired Hound · Compare
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