Balkan Hounds (including Serbian)

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Balkan Hounds (including Serbian)

One of the three Yugoslavian scenthounds, the Serbian Hound is rarely seen outside its native Balkan region but is a well known dog in its area with a strong following. This medium sized hound, along with the Serbian Tricolor Hound and the Yugoslavian Mountain Hound account for virtually all the scenthounds in the region.

General Information

Group(s): Hounds, Scent Hound

Height: 17-20 inches

Weight: 25-50 pounds

Longevity: teens

Colors: shades of red or gold with or without a black saddle, minimal white is allowed on the chest

Coat type: smooth

Recognized Registries: FCI

Overall Appearance: Medium sized scenthound (similar to a Beagle) with good bone slightly longer in body than tall with happy attitude coloration and size determines its difference from the other Yugoslavian Hounds.

Personaility - Behavior - Training

Energy Level: moderate

General Nature:	very good
	with Children: generally excellent unless neglected or abused
	with other pets: generally excellent
	with dogs: generally excellent

Socialization requirements: moderate

Ideal home characteristics: One that appreciates the dog's exceptional scent ability and the compromises it can create on a walk or off lead.

Temperament Notes: Extremely genial and gregarious

Training requirement: moderate, socialization and basic manners

Trainer notes:

To command the attention of a scenthound is an accomplishment as their nose is constantly sharing new information with them. This information can cause a high level of distraction. Thus the need is to keep training extremely positive and fun.

Background Information

Year range of first recognition:

Country of Origin: Serbia

Original Function: Scenthound

History: Dating back to 1005 AD as per old reference texts. Likely developed from dogs of Asia Minor. Original standard drawn up in 1924.

Adoption Information

Deviations from Standard: overshot or undershot jaw, missing teeth, china eye

Health Notes: luxating patellas

Health Testing: OFA, CERf

Questions to ask Breeder:

http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!

How long have you had the Serbian Hound?
How often do you have puppies?
Do you plan to keep a puppy from this litter?
Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
How do you qualify your breeding stock?
What health issues have you seen in the breed?

Web Sites: The apparent lack of the Yugoslavian Hounds in the US no doubt accounts for the minimal information available and the complete lack of an organized club, rescue or ethics within the US. Please notify DigitalDog if any of these resources should become available.

Other Resources

Breed standard:	http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/150A2001_en.doc-Standard as per FCI
Breeder Ethics:
Other:

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