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Serbian Hound

塞爾維亞獵犬

MediumHoundShort coat

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At a glance

The Srpski Gonič or Serbian Hound is a medium-sized scent hound of robust constitution, described by the FCI standard as full of character, lively and energetic. Its coat is short, abundant and gleaming with an undercoat, and it is fox red to reddish tan with a black mantle or saddle. Males stand 46–56 cm (ideal 51–52 cm) and females 44–54 cm (ideal 48–49 cm) at the withers.

Facts

SizeMedium
Height44–56cm
Breed groupFCI: 6
RoleHound
CoatShort 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.

The breed standards this profile is built from don't list breed-specific health screening. Ask a vet which checks suit the dog in front of you.

Behaviour

Kind and dependable, with remarkable tenacity

The FCI standard's Behaviour / Temperament section reads in full: "Kind, with lively temperament. Dependable, showing remarkable tenacity." The General Appearance section adds that the breed is full of character, lively and energetic, and utilization is given as scent hound.

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Official guidance

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FCI

FCI nomenclature — Serbian Hound (standard no. 150, group 6)

FCI nomenclature entry for the Serbian Hound (Srpski Gonič), with the official breed standard in English, French, German and Spanish.

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Accessed 2026-09-09

Sources

  1. [1]Serbian Hound — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 150, group 6) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  2. [2]FCI-Standard N° 150 — Serbian Hound, 25.03.2003 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)

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