Comparison: French White and Orange Hound and Istrian Short-Haired Hound

French White and Orange Hound and Istrian Short-Haired Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Istrian Short-Haired Hound
Photo: Cazadero, Public domain, source
French White and Orange HoundIstrian Short-Haired Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originFranceCroatia
CategoryLarge–
Height at withers62–72 cm–
Recognition features
  • White-lemon or white-and-orange coat (the orange must not be too dark or red)
  • Short, fine coat
  • Typical French hound, distinguished yet rustic-looking
  • 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
CoatShort and fine coat; white-lemon or white and orange.Short, hard, dense, shiny coat, 1–2 cm; snow-white with orange markings.
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.

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