Human orientation
Medium-high rating: gentle, but hunting zeal. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Posava hound
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History of the Posavsky hound breed
Origin: Croatia
Croatian hound, bred for hunting. The exact age of the breed has not been proven, although the type is ancient: similar dogs are depicted on frescoes as early as 1497, and Croatian authors mentioned it in 1719 and 1859. In the 19th century, hounds from the Sava Valley were sold in Croatia. The stud book was started in 1929, the FCI recognized the breed in 1955, and the name was finally fixed in 1969. In the FCI classification, it belongs to group 6.
The Posava hound is a medium-sized Croatian hound (about 50 cm) with a short smooth reddish-fawn coat with white markings. Gentle in behavior and passionate hunter. Needs a lot of movement, space and an experienced owner.
Sizeaverage
OriginCroatia
Life is nearby
Suitable for hunters and very active owners with a large plot. Not suitable for an apartment.
Walks
High: Long walks, runs and sniff work every day.
Training
The ideal Posava hound is gentle, but fiery on the hunt. Smell prevails over commands, so patience, a leash and a fence are required.
Care
Short hair is combed once a week. Hanging ears are examined, claws are trimmed.
Children
Gentle, but energetic. Contacts under supervision.
Other animals
Works in a pack, so gets along with dogs. Small animals are prey.
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: the sense of smell is distracting.
Zooaggression
Average score: peaceful with dogs, small animals - 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
High score: short coat.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: there is not much reliable data on hereditary diseases of the "Posava Hound" breed, so the results of examinations of both parents should be requested in writing.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the growth and load of the dog of the "Posava Hound" breed are coordinated with its age. If lameness or pain occurs, a veterinary examination is required.
Eyes and heart
Eyes and heart need regular attention from a doctor. How often to do special examinations is suggested by the breed club and the doctor. It is useful to keep the results in the veterinary passport.
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