SERBIAN TRICOLOR HOUND

Breed name: Serbian tricolor hound
Original breed name: Serbian tricolor hound
FCI classification: Group 6 – Hounds and related breeds
Origin: Serbia
Size: Medium sized dog
Average life expectancy: 12-15 years

The Serbian tricolor hound originated on the territory of the former Yugoslavia, after the disintegration of which it was renamed from the Yugoslav tricolor hound to the Serbian tricolor hound. An excellent hunting dog, with an exceptional sense of smell and hunting abilities. Easy to train, very attached to the owner. Friendly towards children and strangers, he is not considered a good guardian dog.

ORIGIN

The Serbian tricolor hound was created in the 1940s on the territory of the former Yugoslavia. This breed spread very quickly and in 1955 the standardization of this breed was initiated. That same year, it was decided that this breed would be named the Yugoslav tricolor hound after the country in which this bread originated, and three years later, the breed received its official FCI standard. After the disintegration of Yugoslavia, the name of the race was changed to the Serbian tricolor hound. The breed was originally bred because of its excellent abilities in hunting deer, foxes, rabbits and other game, as well as the excellent sense of smell that this breed possesses. His temperament has softened a bit over time, so today he can be found more and more as a family pet, although in many places he is still primarily bred for use in hunting.

APPEARANCE

This breed belongs to the medium-sized breeds whose body length exceeds the height by 10%. It has an elongated and narrow head with a slightly rounded skull and a muzzle which is shorter than the skull. He has small and thin lips with strong jaws and scissor bite. The eyes are medium-sized and almond-shaped and the cheeks are straight. The neck of this breed is almost the same length as the head and is very strong. The body is rectangular in shape, very strong and muscular. He has very strong front legs that are muscular and parallel. The hind legs have a well-developed and firm thigh. The tail tapers towards the top and is quite strong, and the skin is well pigmented and elastic. It has a thick coat, which is shiny and short and can be from yellowish red to rice red through fox red with a black cloak or saddle. The black color of this breed reaches the head and makes black markings on the temples. Whiteness is allowed on this breed. The average height of males is between 45 and 55 cm, ideally 51 cm. Females are slightly lower with an average height of 44-54 cm, ideally 49 cm. The average weight of males is between 20 and 25 kg, while females are about 10% lighter than them.

CHARACTER

It is a very affectionate dog. It is extremely reliable and loyal to its owner. He proved to be a skilled and hardy hunter, whose hunting abilities are best shown on rocky terrain or overgrown with weeds. He has a mild temperament, full of love for the whole family to which he belongs. If he socializes properly, he can live in a community with other animals. They are careful and patient with children, they are friendly towards strangers, so they are not considered good guardians. If you want to use them when hunting, the breed requires special training, but as he is a very intelligent dog, he will easily learn the desired commands. He needs a large amount of physical and mental stimulation, otherwise this dog is prone to making a lot of noise.

HEALTH AND CARE

The Serbian tricolor hound is a very active dog that enjoys physical activities and showing its abilities to the owner. He loves running, it would be ideal to provide him with a large enough space that he can explore regularly. He can get used to living in an apartment, but it is still a recommendation to provide him with a sufficient amount of space for the best house with access to a larger yard. This dog needs minimal care in terms of occasional brushing and bathing, but his diet needs to be taken into account because he has no self-control when it comes to food. The breed is considered extremely healthy, they can live longer than 15 years because Serbian breeders have created a very strong and resistant dog over time. The chances are low but not impossible that they could have problems with hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, obesity and ear infections.

Statistics

Energy level: High level
Playfulness level: High level
Attitude towards other dogs: Friendly
Relationship to other pets: Mostly friendly
Attitude towards strangers: Friendly
Ease of training: Easy to train
Protection: Low level of protection
Maintenance required: Easy to maintain
Heat tolerance: Moderate tolerance

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