Istrian Coarse-Haired Hound Puppies For Sale

Istrian Coarse-Haired Hounds are from a mountainous peninsula in Croatia. Their favorite thing to do is hunt. Rabbit, fox, and wild boar are a few of the animals they like to chase. Istrian Coarse-Haired Hounds are commonly seen as hunting companions rather than family members. However, they do develop a close bond with their owners. Full-grown, they typically weigh 25-56 pounds and stand 17-23 inches tall.

Istrian Coarse-Haired Hounds are generally not the best fit for families with young kids. Although they do well with other dogs, these hunting hounds may not be as well-behaved around small animals. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

The Istrian Coarse-Haired Hound’s favorite activity is hunting, but they do excel at other activities as well. Agility courses are a great way to burn off some energy. It usually takes a couple hours to tire these hardworking hounds out. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Istrian Coarse-Haired Hounds feature a white coat and orange spots and speckles that can be rough to the touch. Their wiry, tousled hair requires daily brushing to keep them looking their best. Be sure not to bathe these dogs too often, though, because it could strip their coat of the natural oils that keep it weatherproof. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Istrian Coarse-Haired Hounds are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. Istrian Coarse-Haired Hounds like to take a break when indoors but still require daily aerobic exercise to be content. They thrive in places where they can be let outdoors to run around, which can be hard to do in a city environment. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.