Human orientation
Average Score: The Estonian Hound gravitates towards people, but works as a hunter. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Estonian hound
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History of the Estonian Hound breed
Origin: Estonia
In 1947, a Soviet directive obliged each republic to create its own hunting breed to replace the large dogs, which were accused of reducing game. The Estonian Hound originated from the crossing of several foreign breeds with local hunting dogs. The FCI recognized it in September 2019, and after the restoration of independence, Estonia declared it the national dog.
The Estonian Hound is the only breed bred in Estonia: a medium (42-53 cm, 15-20 kg) proportional Hound with a short shiny white-black-red or white-yellow coat. Friendly, calm, active and intelligent, studies well. Requires daily movement and human attention.
Sizeaverage
OriginEstonia
Life is nearby
Desires human attention and does not like loneliness, can get upset when left alone. Suitable for a house with a yard or an apartment with long walks.
Walks
Active, agile and hard-working hunter: daily long walks, sniff work and mental tasks are required. The voice is pleasant, not annoying during hunting.
Training
Very intelligent and easy to learn. Socialization is needed to prevent timidity. In Estonia, he is allowed to hunt only hare and fox, so ungulates are taught not to chase.
Care
The short, shiny coat is combed once a week, more often during the shedding period. Ears are examined, nails are trimmed, teeth are cleaned.
Children
Friendly and calm, usually gets along well with children. High energy needs supervision of games with toddlers.
Other animals
In general, he gets along with other dogs, and with cats - if he grew up with them. Small animals can cause hunting interest.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average Score: Intelligent and easy to learn, but hunting instinct requires patience.
Zooaggression
Average score: usually peaceful, small animals need control.
Health and reproductive risks
The British cohort does not provide a comparable survival estimate for the Estonian Hound breed. The absence of the mentioned risks does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases, and parents should be checked in any case.
Ease of care
High score: short hair requires almost no maintenance.
Health
Breed screening
Breed Screening: Little is known about hereditary diseases of the Estonian Hound breed. The breeder is asked for documents with the results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the height and load of the Estonian Hound breed dog are adjusted to its age. If lameness or pain occurs, a veterinary examination is required.
Eyes and heart
During preventive examinations, the eyes, heart and ears of Estonian Hound dogs are evaluated. The frequency of additional checks is agreed with the breed club and the veterinarian.
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