Istrian Short-Haired Hound
Like its wire-haired sibling, this Croatian is easy to train and good natured, forming a good attachment to its master, with who it shares a passion for the hunt.
About the Istrian Short-Haired Hound
Istrian Short-Haired Hound are awesome scenthounds, specialised in hares and foxes, but they also have outstanding instincts as a leash hound. They are wonderfully suited to the vast openness of Istria, whence they hail.
These noble-looking scenthounds have a snow white coat broken by lemon-orange markings, a fine, smooth coat and a clean, long, narrow head. The ears may also be speckled with orange markings.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Country
- Croatia
- Group
- FCI Group 6
- Size category
- Medium
- Avg life expectancy
- 12–15 years
Alert / Calm / Gentle / Quiet / Lively / Obedient
Key facts
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