Serbian Hound
Complete Breed Guide
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Quick Facts About Serbian Hounds
Hound
44–44 lbs
17–22"
No
Overview
The Serbian Hound is an excellent scenthound and can be a very friendly family companion, too. They are intelligent and tenacious, which makes them excellent game hunters. They often work in packs of hounds and are gentle with the humans who own them.
The Serbian Hound is a medium-sized scenthound, primarily found large in Serbia. These dogs are very kind and form strong bonds with their family and owners. They are lively and love to work and play and exercise. The Serbian Hound is primarily a skilled hunting dog with a tenacious nature that will not give up until they have discovered their quarry. They need training, but they will give you hours of love and devotion in return.
Temperament and Behavior
The Serbian Hound is a resilient, strong, friendly scenthound, making them the ideal companion for a hunting family. They are gentle in nature and good with other dogs and with their human families, provided they've had a good amount of training. They are highly intelligent and tenacious and can be strong-willed at times, but they will provide you with lifelong companionship. They are wary of strangers and will sound their very loud bark to let you know of impending guests.
Coat & Grooming
The Serbian Hound coat is dense, hard, and shiny, with a thick undercoat. Their coats are usually tan or red in color, with black "saddle" markings. These dogs need frequent brushing to reduce shedding and only need to be bathed a few times per year.
Lifestyle & Living Conditions
The best lifestyle for a Serbian Hound is one that involves hunting daily with their owners. They need to be outdoors exercising and using their highly intelligent minds as much as possible. They will stay fit and happy with an owner who can keep them active. They are mostly found in rural areas, so staying pent up inside is not a good fit for these highly active dogs.
Exercise & Activity
The Serbian Hound is a hunting dog, so they naturally are prone to retrieving, digging, chasing, and herding. They need lots of daily activity to quench these instincts. Daily walks aren't enough for these lively dogs; the Serbian Hound needs to be working and playing frequently to avoid boredom and destructive behaviors.
Characteristics at-a-glance
Ratings are on a scale of 1–10, based on breed standards and typical temperament.
Serbian Hound FAQs
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