Istrian Coarse-haired Hound
依斯特拉粗毛獵犬
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At a glance
The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound is the rough-coated counterpart of the smooth Istrian hound in Croatia; the UKC standard notes that pictures and written descriptions of it are rare because artists did not favour its tousled outline, though it is as well suited to fox and hare as its smooth-coated cousin. The standard gives ideal heights rather than ranges — about 52 cm for males and 50 cm for females — at an average weight of roughly 20 kg, under a harsh, fairly long, bristly outer coat on a snow-white ground with lemon-orange markings. It is described as gentle, docile, calm and very attached to its owner, but nonetheless a very enthusiastic hunter.
Facts
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height | 49.5–52.1cm |
| Weight | 20kg |
| Role | Hound |
| Coat | Wire coat |
Health
This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.
Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.
No published breed-specific screening
The UKC breed standard is the only kennel-club document found for this breed and it does not discuss health; no parent-club health page or breed-specific veterinary study was located. Ask your vet what routine screening suits a dog of this size and job.
Behaviour
Gentle and attached at home, enthusiastic in the field
The UKC standard describes the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound as gentle, docile, calm and very attached to its owner, and nevertheless a very enthusiastic hunter, equally suited to fox and hare hunting as the smooth-haired Istrian hound.
Official guidance
Summaries of official documents are ours; the source is linked. Breed standards, laws and licensing rules change — check the issuing body for the current version.
United Kennel Club — Istrian Coarse-Haired Hound breed standard
UKC Scenthound Group standard: Croatian history, characteristics, the harsh outer coat, and ideal heights (20.5 in males, 19.5 in females) with an ideal average weight of about 44 lb.
Read the sourceAccessed 2026-09-09
Sources
- [1]Istrian Coarse-Haired Hound — Official UKC Breed Standard — United Kennel Club (Accessed 2026-09-09)
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