What is a Posavac Hound?

Answer 1

The Posavac Hound was certified by FCI in 1955 as a unique breed. These dogs were developed in the territories that comprise the former Yugoslavia. Nothing was certain about the origin of this breed but it was speculated that the dogs were developed from the Egyptian dogs that were brought by traders via the Adriatic ports.

The Posavac Hound is a breed of scent with a sturdy body and a dense coat that protects the dog from brambles when it hunts under heavy vegetation. Hair that is about 2 to 3 cm in length covers the entire body. Slightly longer hair covers the underside of the belly, the rear of the limbs and the underside of the tail. Coat color range from all shades of reddish wheaten, red and fawn. Some individuals may have a yellow coat. A Posavac Hound usually has a white marking on the head that can take the shape of a star, a blaze or a wide patch of white hair. The neck, the throat, chest and underbelly as well as on the inner sides of the limbs and on the end of the tail may have white markings.

The Posavac Hound has a rather long and narrow head and a slightly domed forehead. This dog has a rounded skull though seen from above the skull appears to be oval in shape. The frontal furrow is well pronounced though the visible stop is not very well marked. The dog has a slightly convex nasal bridge and a long muzzle. The broad nose can either be black or dark brown in color. The lips are dark or black pigmented and tight fitting. The ears are droopy with rounded tips and hang close to the cheeks. The tail is average in length, broad at the base and well covered with thick hair. The underside of the tail has longer hair. The tail is usually carried saber fashion, i.e. curving down and then out away from the body.