Human orientation
Loyal to the owner, wary of strangers.
THE PAW CATALOG
Istrian short-haired hound
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History of the Istrian short-haired hound breed
Origin: Croatia
Descended from an older type of East Adriatic White Hound with markings. The earliest evidence is a carving in the Franciscan monastery in Dubrovnik, dating from 1327-1348. Later images include a painting from 1474 near Beram and an altarpiece from 1476 in Zadar, where the dog is depicted as a tricolor. FCI first published the standard in 1955.
The Istrian short-haired hound is a medium (49-53 cm in males, 47-51 cm in females) Croatian hound with a short, dense, shiny coat. The color is snow-white with orange spots. Lively, but gentle, obedient, neither nervous nor aggressive. Loyal to the owner, wary of strangers. Easy to learn, appreciated for work on rocky karst; the voice is strong and melodious.
Sizeaverage
OriginCroatia
Life is nearby
Suitable for hunters and owners with a large fenced area outside the city. It is difficult for him in the apartment. A loud voice creates difficulties in an urban environment.
Walks
High Long daily walks, running in a safe area and sniff work. Very hardy.
Training
Easy to learn and obedient. Recall is trained from an early age, kept without a leash only in a safe area. Classes are short, with a reward.
Care
The short hard coat is combed once a week. Long ears are regularly cleaned. After hunting, paws and skin are checked.
Children
Gentle and obedient, usually gets along well with children. Babies and a dog under the supervision of an adult.
Other animals
The hunting instinct is aimed at hare, fox and wild boar. Usually gets along with dogs. Small animals are not left unattended.
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
Easy to learn and obedient, although the sense of smell is distracting.
Zooaggression
It is generally good with dogs, it perceives game as prey.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
The short coat is simple, but the ears and paws require inspections.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: little is known about the hereditary diseases of the "Istrian Shorthair 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 growth and load of the "Istrian Shorthair Hound" breed should be age-appropriate. Lameness, pain, or reluctance to move require a veterinary examination.
Eyes and heart
Heart and eyes are included in the list of annual examination. Narrow examinations, for example by an ophthalmologist or a cardiologist, are prescribed as needed. Do not delay new symptoms, such as blurred vision or shortness of breath, until your next appointment.
Photo of the breed
