Comparison: Hellenic Hound and Montenegrin Mountain Hound

Hellenic Hound and Montenegrin Mountain Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Hellenic Hound	Montenegrin Mountain Hound
FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	Greece	Montenegro
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	45–55 cm	44–54 cm
Weight	17–20 kg	–
Recognition features	Black and tan; a small white chest patch is tolerated Short, dense, slightly hard, close-fitting coat Medium-sized, strong, vigorous, lively dog	Black with tan markings above the eyes, on the muzzle and lower legs Short, dense, rough, glossy coat with well-developed undercoat Solid, agile build, 44–54 cm
Coat	Short, dense, slightly hard, close-fitting coat; black and tan with black mucous membranes, nose and nails.	Short, dense, rough, glossy, flat coat with well-developed undercoat; black with tan markings.
Purpose	Scent hound of great resistance, an active hunter alone or in a pack in lowland and mountain terrain and even on rocky ground; resonant, harmonious voice.	Medium-sized hound, well balanced and attached to its master.

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