The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound (Croatian: istarski oštrodlaki gonič, Slovene: istrski ostrodlaki gonič) is a dog breed from Croatia. It is a rough-coated scent hound still kept primarily as a hunting dog rather than as a pet.
| Istrian Coarse-haired Hound Istarski oštrodlaki gonič | |||||||||||||
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 Istrian Coarse-haired Hound | |||||||||||||
| Other names | Istrian Rough-coated Hound | ||||||||||||
| Origin | Croatia | ||||||||||||
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| Dog (domestic dog) | |||||||||||||
Description
editAppearance
editDogs of this breed can vary considerably in size, as the dog is still bred primarily for hunting, so more emphasis might be placed on performance than on specific appearance requirements. It can range from 26 to 60 lb (12 to 27 kg) and stand 17 to 24 inches (43 to 60 cm) at the withers.
The breed's wiry coat is weather resistant for hunting. The topcoat is 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) long and it has a woolly undercoat. The color is white with yellow or orange markings, usually on the ears. The ears are broad and hang flat with a long upstanding curved inwards tail.
Temperament
editAgain, because the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound has been bred primarily for hunting rather than as a companion, it tends to be willful and hence more challenging to train than many other breeds.
History
editAlthough the name indicates Istria as the place of origin, place of formation is also Croatian Littoral, Dalmatia, Gorski Kotar and Lika.[1] The breed first took part in a conformation show in Vienna in 1866.
The origin of the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound has been disputed since the 1960s, with competing claims from Croatia and Slovenia. In 2003 the Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognized the breed as originating in Croatia.[2]
See also
editReferences
editThis article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (August 2015) |
- ^ Špoljarić, Boris (2020). "65 godina priznanja pasmina istarskih goniči (65 years of recognition of the breed of Istrian hounds)" (PDF). Moj Pas (My Dog) (in Croatian) (Lipanj (June)): 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Istarski gonič ipak je hrvatski pas". Index.hr (in Croatian). 13 April 2003. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
Sources
edit- Fogle, Bruce D.V.M; The New Encyclopedia of the Dog, Dorling Kindersley Books, 2000. ISBN 0-7894-6130-7
- Cunliffe, Juliette; The Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds, Parragon Publishing, 2004. ISBN 0-7525-8276-3
