Comparison: Montenegrin Mountain Hound and Slovakian Hound

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

	Montenegrin Mountain Hound	Slovakian Hound
FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	Montenegro	Slovakia
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	44–54 cm	40–50 cm
Weight	–	15–20 kg
Recognition features	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	Always solid black with brown to mahogany tan markings on the limbs Lightish body build with solid bone structure, longish rectangle Spirited temperament and an extraordinarily developed sense of direction
Coat	Short, dense, rough, glossy, flat coat with well-developed undercoat; black with tan markings.	Coat 2–5 cm, medium coarse, close-fitting and dense with dense undercoat; black with brown to mahogany tan markings.
Purpose	Medium-sized hound, well balanced and attached to its master.	Hound distinguished by hours-long enduring following of a warm trail while giving tongue; used in its native country for wild boar and predators.

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