Istrian Coarse-haired Hound

FCI 152 . Medium-sized Hounds

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His story matches that of Istrian Shorthaired Hound, but the iconography in words and images is much more limited, as long-haired dogs are generally less attractive for renderings due to their outward appearance. But, the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound was described in detail by B. Laska in 1896 and 1905: under the name of "barbini» these hard elo hound dogs were put up for sale in the Pazin and Buzet area in Istria. During World War I the breed was almost extinct. From 1924 these dogs were registered in the Croatian Stallion Book. The FCI recognized the breed in 1948. The first standard dates back to 1969.

Photos:

1 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1583815

The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound has strong and robust bones. With a stern expression, gives the deceptive impression of being a dark and taciturn animal. His somewhat hairy appearance was the cause of his near disappearance, as he is physically repulsive to some due to his coarse fur. But, its deceptive appearance hides a wonderful character and very beautiful qualities.

HEIGHT
Among 45 and 58 cm. (17,72 to 22,83 inches) for the male
Among 45 and 58 cm. (17,72 to 22,83 inches) for the female

WEIGHT
Among 16 and 24 kg (35,27 to 52,91 pounds) for the male
Among 16 and 24 kg (35,27 to 52,91 pounds) for the female

COLOR
Its fur is white with orange spots, more or less big, on the body and often at the beginning of the tail. Their ears are generally orange.

HAIR
Her hair is straight, hard and pointed. It usually measures between 5 and 10 cm long.

MORPHOLOGY
Its head has a domed skull and a slightly pointed cap. His big eyes are dark. Its slender ears are well set on the cheeks and tend to flare towards the middle. His nose is black. Its tail is quite long and reaches the hock.

His character is that of a gentle dog, obedient and calm at home, while hunting is active, independent and passionate. His temperament is moderately lively, expression indicative of a calm and balanced nature, the look is somber. His bark is loud, moderate to deep.

He stands out for his immense diligence, it is resistant and persistent. It can have excellent performance even in the most difficult terrain and weather conditions.. The track never leaves. It is mainly used for hunting wild boar., deer, foxes and hares.

Education is not that simple. Because when hunting he always depends on himself and cannot wait for the hunter's instructions, is suitable for a wide autonomy, the owner cannot avoid the servile obedience of this breed. You need in this direction a little understanding from the owner or coach.

No harsh training methods, it would only interrupt her relationship with the man, what a double shame. Requires a certain amount of patience and empathy, benign and yet a totally consistent approach to both education and training. More than punishment it will help stimulate the positive voice (compliment, stimulus) and the material (a treat).

This robust and resistant dog does not suffer from any genetic disease or any particular pathology associated with the breed.. His health is excellent and he rarely gets sick.

WATCH OUT

Its rough appearance requires regular brushing to maintain its coat and ensure good health.

Photos:

1 – A female Istrian Hound, Coarse-haired. Colour: white & orange by Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1583811
3 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1583803
4 – Istrian Wire-haired Hound by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Istrian_hound2.jpg
5 – Istrian Coarse-haired Hound at a dog show in Zadar, Croatia (CACIB 2006.) by Mirta12, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
6 – ISTARSKI OSTRODLAKI GONIC by www.youtube.com

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 152
• Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
• Section 1.2: Scent hounds, Trace dogs and similar breeds.. With proof of work..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. ⓘ
• – UKC – Scenthound Group ⓘ

Croatia

25.10.2000

Use:

Bloodhound par excellence, it is used mainly for hunting hare and fox. Can also be used as a tracking dog. Its constitution is appropriate for hunting in the vast open lands of Istria.

General appearance:

Coat color is snow white with yellow-orange markings. The hair is long and smooth. The head is oblong, bushy eyebrows. The body is robust, for strong bones. The tail is thick and a bit saber-shaped. The face is severe and taciturn expression, sometimes even gloomy. The voice is sonorous, medium intonation, which often becomes serious.

IMPORTANT PROPORTION : The length of the body must exceed the withers by a maximum of 10%.

This is a personable dog, docile and very attached to his master. Of moderate temperament, He is very passionate during the hunt.

Head:

It is well proportioned in relation to the body. Its length is 20 to 24 cm.; should not be too light. Pigmentation of visible mucosa is dark.

• Skull : Slightly bulky. The occipital protrusion is well apparent, as well as the frontal sulcus, which is often covered by a tuft of long, straight hair. The forehead is quite wide. The skull becomes narrower in the eye region.
• Depression links (Stop) : It is not marked.

facial region:

• Truffle : It is wide, with well developed nostrils. Pigmentation is dark black.
• Snout : Thick, rectangular; the muzzle is wide and covered with bushy whiskers. Seen from the front, The jaws give the snout an appearance of roundness.
• Teeth : Strong; the joint is scissor-shaped. The denture is complete. : They are good together and they are not very thick.
• Eyes : The iris is dark in color. The eyes are large, but not exhorbitant. The look is gloomy. Since the hairs on the eyebrows are coarse and longer, these are tangled and bushy.
• Ears : They are not too thick and are covered by shorter hair. They are implanted near the eyes, but they are not high, not near the edge of the upper profile of the skull. The ears are wider in the center and are close to the cheeks. Are long enough; finer and more rounded at the tip. They come forward. They are considered very long when they reach more or less to the nose, and long when they reach the canines. They must be at least semi-long and reach at least to the zygomatic arches.

Neck:

In profile, the junction of the neck with the head is marked at the back of the occipital protuberance. Its length is 12 to 15 cm and her skin is stretched, no dewlap.

Body:

Seen as a whole, the upper margin slopes slightly towards the rump.

• Height to the cross : Little pronounced.
• Back : It's straight and wide. Its length is well proportioned in relation to the height at the withers.
• Pork loin : Short, muscular and rounded.
• Rump : Wide, especially in females. Slightly inclined; rounded, since the haunches are apparent.
• Breast : It's wide and deep. Descends at least to the elbow. Its circumference generally exceeds by 12 to 15 cm height at withers. The ribs are rounded. The tip of the sternum is barely visible. The front of the chest is rounded.
• Belly and flanks : The lower margin rises progressively, from the xiphoid appendix, towards the ligament of the hind limbs. The belly is slightly raised. The flanks are not very accentuated and should not be crowned.

Tail:

Its implantation is not very high. It is thicker at the base and tapers at the tip. Low, with a slight curve towards the top. Reaches to or slightly exceeds the hock.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS :

• Shoulder : The shoulder blades are oblique, long, muscular and well attached to the thorax. The angle of the scapulohumeral joint is about 90°.
• Elbows : They do not deviate inward.
• forearms : They are upright and well muscled.
• Carpi : barely visible.
• Metacarpus : Short, almost vertical; however with a slight incline, which together with the vertical forms an angle of 10°.
• Front feet : Jack's foot, Straits, with fingers tight together. The pads are well developed and resistant. Nails are thick.

LATER MEMBERS :

• Thighs : Short, wide and muscular.
• Legs : They are longer than the thighs; oblique and well muscled.
• Hock : Thick and wide.
• Metatarsals : They are short and vertical. If there are spurs, these must be removed.
• Hind feet : As the front ; they are often a little longer.

Movement:

It is loose and energetic.

Mantle

SKIN : Is elastic, it is well stretched over the whole body, reddish. No presence of wrinkles.

HAIR : The outer layer of hairs - known as wool hair - is tough. Its length is 5 to 10 cm., es hirsuto, never curled, nor with ripples. Under this layer of coarse hairs lies, especially in winter, an undercoat of abundant, short hairs. The outer layer of hairs is not stretched over the skin but is shaggy. Must not tangle or form felt-like tufts. Hair length and density vary depending on the region of the body..

COLOR : Snow white is the background color. Ears are usually orange. A star-shaped spot of the same color is often seen on the forehead. The ears may also have orange spots, which is a sign of purebred. Orange spots, more or less extended, or specks of the same color can be seen all over the body, but they are usually found at the base of the tail. These marks should not be abundant, nor spread in such a way that they are more noticeable than the snow white color. The color of the markings must be raised, nor pale, nor dark, nor brown, which would be a sign of miscegenation. A third color is not allowed, not even in some hairs.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross : The height to the cross is of 46 to 58 cm Ideal size for males : 52 cm., for females : 50 cm..

WEIGHT : The weight of a normally fed adult dog, is of 16 to 24 kg. An average weight of about 20 kg.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

• Square jaw, seen from the front.
• Hanging and sagging lips.
• Third eyelid (flashing body, membrana nictitante ) apparent.

MISS PLAYOFFS :

• Aggressive or fearful dog.
• Lack of proportion between height at the withers and body length.
• Very pink or depigmented nose.
• Muzzle too obtuse, pointed or still raised.
• Incorrect occlusion of the jaws; pronounced prognathism.
• Pink eyelids.
• Different colored eyes
• Ears that are too short or too far from the head; very high or very low implantation. Too long ear hairs, silky, wavy, curly or with the consistency of felt.
• Tail that deviates laterally or has been clipped.
• Elbows far away from the body.
• Arched forearms.
• Very oblique pasterns.
• Any color other than yellow-orange. Grayish or blackish marks will never be accepted.
• Size above or below norms.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Istrian Rough-coated Hound, Istrian Wire-haired Hound (English).
2. Chien courant d’Istrie à poil dur (French).
3. Rauhhaarige Istrische Bracke (German).
4. Em croata: istarski ostrodlaki gonic (Portuguese).
5. En croata, istarski oštrodlaki gonič (español).