Posavac Hound
The Posavac Hound is a scent hound from the Sava River Valley of Slovenia and Croatia — one of the Balkan hound breeds developed to hunt in the specific terrain of the Posavje region (flat, marshy river plains bordered by forested hills).
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Origin
Croatia
Lifespan
12–14 years
Weight
16–24 kg (35–53 lbs)
Height
46–58 cm (18–23 in)
Diet
Omnivore — high-quality food for an active scent hound.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
The Story
The Posavac Hound is a scent hound from the Sava River Valley of Slovenia and Croatia — one of the Balkan hound breeds developed to hunt in the specific terrain of the Posavje region (flat, marshy river plains bordered by forested hills). It is gentle and friendly at home but a determined, vocal hunter in the field. One of the most ancient hound breeds of the former Yugoslavia.
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Physical Profile
Source: wikimedia
A medium-sized, muscular scent hound in warm wheaten to reddish-brown with white markings. Dense, harsh coat. The overall impression is of a capable, balanced, pleasant-looking hound.
Grooming
Low
Shedding
Moderate
Coat Colors
Recognized By
Source: wikimedia
Temperament & Personality
Gentle, friendly, and calm indoors — the Posavac Hound has an unusually pleasant home temperament for a working scent hound. Good with families. Determined and vocal when hunting.
Living Profile
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •1.5–2 hours vigorous exercise daily. Very low grooming. Secure fencing.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Health Overview
Generally very healthy. Hip dysplasia at low rates. Ear infections. Robust working breed.
Common Conditions
Fun Facts
The Posavac Hound is depicted in 16th-century frescoes in the Ptuj Castle of Slovenia — one of the oldest artistic representations of a Croatian/Slovenian hunting breed.
