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Posavac Hound
Posavac Hound
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Posavac Hound
(Posavaz Hound) (Posavatz Hound) (Posavski Gonic) (Kras Posavac Basin Hound) (Posavina Hound)
Loli, the Posavac Hound puppy.
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Description |
The head of the Posavac Hound is long and narrow with a slightly domed forehead. The stop is not very pronounced. It has a long muzzle. The nose is wide and black or dark chestnut in color. The ears are flat, thin, with rounded tips, hanging against the cheeks. The eyes are large, and dark in color. The body is longer than it is tall. The neck is muscular without dewlaps and the withers are pronounced. Posavac have long, broad, deep chests and rounded ribs and a muscular, broad back. It has a moderately sloping, rounded croup. The tail is moderately long, thick at the base, carried in saber fashion, covered with thick hair. The coat stiff, dense and flat about 2 to 3 cm long. The coat is slightly longer on the lower abdomen, backs of the legs, and lower part of the tail. Coat colors include, all shades of reddish-wheaten, including yellow, fawn and red, with white markings on the head, neck, chest, abdomen, lower legs, and tip of the tail. Brown and or chocolate are not recognized colors. |
Temperament
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The Posavac Hound is a self-assured, small game hunting dog with a fine sense of smell. Good with children, he is affectionate with its family. Obedient and lively. A good watchdog. Daily exercise is very important. If they do not receive enough exercise they can become high strung. The objective in training this
dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates
under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. |
Height, Weight
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Height: 17-23 inches (43-59 cm.)
Weight: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg.) |
Health
Problems |
Fairly healthy breed |
Living
Conditions |
The Posavac Hound is not recommended for apartment
life unless you plan on taking the dog out on daily jogs or bike rides. They are bred for work, but still make a wonderful companion dog provided you give him ample exercise. |
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Exercise |
This is a high energy, very active dog. Exercise is paramount. If they are not hunting, they need to be taken for daily jogs or a couple of long
daily pack walks. |
Litter Size |
Average of 6-8 puppies per litter |
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Life
Expectancy |
About 12 years |
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Grooming |
The smooth coat is very
easy to groom. Just brush regularly with a firm bristle brush and bathe only
when necessary. A rub with a piece of toweling or chamois will leave the coat
gleaming. Check the feet also, especially after the dog has been exercising or
working. Dry the dog thoroughly after hunting to prevent chilling. Examine
the ears regularly. This breed is an average shedder. |
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Origin |
Posavac Hound originated in Yugoslavia in the 1700's. It was first recognized by the FCI in 1955 as the Kras Posavac Basin Hound, however is known today as the Posavatz Hound. |
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Group |
Hunting, Scenthound |
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Recognition |
FCI, DRA |
FCI = Federation
Cynologique Internationale
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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Loli, the Posavac Hound puppy.
Loli, the Posavac Hound puppy.
Understanding Dog Behavior
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