FCI 279 - Medium-sized Hounds
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History
Although its origins are surely much older, the existence of Montenegrin Mountain Hound (Crnogorski planinski gonič) is attested since the beginning of the 19th century.
The race, confined to the border region with Greece, has kept its features intact.
Bred for its ability to work in rocky terrain and scrub, hunt both small and large animals.
There are two varieties: the Montenegrin Mountain Hound and the “Serbian Tricolor Hound”, that are distinguished mainly by the color of their fur, and both are virtually unknown outside its borders.
In the past, the Montenegrin Mountain Hound It has sometimes been called the "Black Hound".
The first standard dates back to 1924 y la F.C.I. officially recognized the breed at its Warsaw meeting on 8 in May of 1969.
Belonging to the ⓘAmerican Rare Breed Association (abbreviated as ARBA)
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Physical characteristics «Montenegrin mountain hound»
Robust medium-sized hounds, well balanced, calm and good-natured, very attached to their master.
The skull is slightly domed, the muzzle is slightly shorter than the skull, the nose is always black, eyes are dark with a smart expression, the ears are hanging and without folds, their tips are rounded.
The body is muscular and slightly long. The fur-covered tail is saber-shaped. The pelage is dense, short and with abundant undercoat. The coat is black with brown markings over the eyes, on the muzzle and lower legs.
Size: Height to the cross 44 to 54 cm..
Ideal size for males: 49 to 50 cm., ideal size for females: 48 to 49 cm..
Character and aptitudes «Montenegrin mountain hound»
The Montenegrin Mountain Hound is bold, smart and calm. They are also particularly agile, resistant and tenacious.
They are balanced dogs, quiet, kind, loving and obedient, which makes them excellent companions.
It is often used to hunt hares and foxes, sometimes deer.
Although its qualities make it a good companion dog, life in the city is not recommended for this hound..
Videos "Montenegrin Mountain Hound"
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Specijalka Crnogorski planinski gonic 08.09.2012
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Stenci – Crnogorski planinski gonic
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Type and recognitions:
- FCI CLASSIFICATION: 279
- Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds
- Section 1.2: Medium-sized hound-type dogs.. With proof of work..
Federations:
- – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. ⓘ
FCI breed standard "Montenegrin Mountain Hound"
Use:
Hound
General appearance:
Agile and solid, medium-sized.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
The length of the body (measured from the tip of the shoulder to the tip of the buttock) and the perimeter of the chest exceed approximately one 10% the height at the withers. The length of the head corresponds to 45% the height at the withers.
This is a well balanced dog, attached to his master, docile and trustworthy.
Head:
Dolicocephalic; the upper lines of the skull and the nasal cannula are divergent.- Skull : It is longer than the muzzle. In the occipital region, its width is less than the distance between the naso-frontal depression and the occipital protuberance. Seen from the front or in profile, is flat or slightly domed. Its width decreases from the top of the skull to the naso-frontal depression. The frontal furrow is pronounced, while the occipital protuberance is less marked; supraciliary arches are well developed.
- Depression links (Stop) : Little pronounced.
facial region:
- Truffle : Is well developed. It is always black.
- Snout : It is thick and wide at its base; is shorter than the skull. The desired correlation should be 7,5 : 10. The lateral lines of the muzzle are convergent. The nasal helm is straight.
- Jaws / Teeth : The jaws are strong and have a regular and complete scissor-shaped bite.. Pincer bite is acceptable. Teeth are well developed and evenly implanted.
- Lips : Medium developed. They are together and the upper lip slightly exceeds the lower. The corner of the mouth is firm; the edge of the lips is black.
- Cheeks : Flat.
Eyes : They have an oval shape, they are slightly oblique and their color ranges from light brown to dark brown. The edge of the eyelids is black.
Ears : Set high and medium long, they range from thin to moderately thick. They are hanging, they do not present folds and are glued to the head. Its limb has a more or less marked oval shape.
Neck:
Is powerfull, oblique, forming an angle of 45 at 50° relative to the horizontal. Its length is almost equal to that of the head. He is thin, muscular and does not present a double chin.Body:
Is rectangular. Its length exceeds almost a 10% the height at the withers.
- Cross : Well pronounced. : Muscled, wide, moderately long.
- Pork loin : He's muscular, solid, not very long. It is well attached to the rump.
- Rump : Slightly inclined (of 20 at 25° relative to the horizontal); she is muscular, powerful and wide.
- Breast : It is strong, deep; its height corresponds to between 45 to 50% from the height to the withers and its perimeter exceeds almost 10% the height at the withers.
- Bottom line and belly : The xiphoid appendix is ​​protruding. The belly is slightly raised.
Tail:
Prolongs the line of the rump and gradually decreases from its root to its extremity, that reaches the hock. Carried in a saber shape above the line of the back, it is covered with abundant hair..Tips
PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Together they are strong, solid, muscular and parallel.
- Shoulder : The shoulder blade is muscular and well attached to the chest wall. Its length is almost equal to that of the head. Forms an angle of 40 at 45° to the horizontal.
- Elbow : Solid, well glued to the body. The distance from the ground to the elbow corresponds to 50% the height at the withers.
- Forearm : Straight, muscular, strong.
- Carpo : Solid.
- Metacarpus : Robust, delgado, slightly oblique (until 15% in relation to the vertical).
- Front foot : Jack's foot. The fingers are strong, together and well arched. The pads are resistant, elastic and black. Nails are always black.
LATER MEMBERS : Together they are strong, muscular, parallel and solid boned.
- Thighs : They are powerful and muscular; they are not outgoing.
- Knee : It is solid and is positioned parallel to the median plane of the body. The knee angle is about 120°.
- Leg : Muscled. Its length corresponds approximately to that of the thigh.
- Hock : It is solid and pronounced. Its angulation is about 135 a 140°.
- Metatarsus : It is powerful and almost vertical.
- Rear foot : As the front foot.
Movement:
It is uniform and elastic, with a good drive from the hind limbs. The movement of choice is an agile and fluid trot.Mantle
SKIN : It is elastic and adheres well to the body. Its pigmentation is dark.
HAIR : Is short, dense, rough, little thick and shiny. It is well glued and smooth. The undercoat of hair is quite developed.
COLOR : The base color is black with tan markings on the eyes, muzzle and lower limbs. The tan markings on the eyes are the size of a hazelnut, while on the lateral parts of the muzzle they extend at most to the corner of the lips. Tan markings range from light red, going through brownish red to deep red. A white mark on the chest is accepted, although it is not very desired. Its diameter must not exceed 3 cm..
Size and weight:
Height to the cross : It is of 44 to 54 cm.. The ideal size for males is of 49 to 50 cm and females is of 48 to 49 cm..
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..
MISS PLAYOFFS
• Shy or aggressive dog.
• Upper or lower prognathism; incisor arcade deviated.
• Missing tooth; the lack of two premolars is accepted 1 (PM1).
• Very light colored eyes; gaze eyes; different colored eyes; entropion and ectropion.
• Curled tail, carried above the line of the back or deviated laterally.
• Colors that are not established by the standard.
• Any other white mark that is not accepted by the standard.
• Size greater or less than that accepted by the standard.
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 FederationAlternative names:
1. Montenegrin: (Crnogorski planinski gonič), Black Hound, Yugoslavian Mountain Hound (English).
2. Montenegrin: (Crnogorski planinski gonič), Chien courant yougoslave de montagne, Chien courant noir (French).
3. Montenegrin: (Crnogorski planinski gonič), Montenegrinische Gebirgsbracke, Früher Jugoslawischer Gebirgslaufhund (German).
4. Montenegrin: (Crnogorski planinski gonič), Sabujo-negro (Portuguese).
5. Montenegrin: (Crnogorski planinski gonič), Sabueso montañés de Montenegro (español).