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Jugoslovenski Plaminski Gonic

History

Considered an indigenous breed, the Yugoslavian Hound is found in the southern region of the former Yugoslavia. He comes in two varieties:- The Yugoslavian Mountain Hound (Jugoslovenski Planinski Gonic or Planinski) and- The Yugoslavian Tricolor Hound (Jugoslovenski Trobojni Gonic).These dogs are not well known outside their native land.

They are recognised by the FCI and are used to hunt fox, hare and small game. Sometimes, they can be used to hunt larger animals such as the deer or even the wild boar. Since the breed is rare, it may be hard to find a breeder. Yugoslavian mountain hound breeders know these dogs well.Yugoslavian mountain hound breeders know these dogs well. This is a very rare breed found mostly in the Planina region of southwestern Yugoslavia. They are characterized by the black and tan smooth coat and stand from 18 to 22 inches (46-56 cm) at the shoulder.

Native Country

Former Yugoslavia

Other Names

Jugoslovenski Gonic, Yugoslavian Mountain Hound (Planinski), Yugoslavian Tricolor Hound

Breed Description

Head: Long. Slightly domed skull. Pronounced brow bones. Stop not pronounced. Straight nosebridge. Solid, wedge-shaped muzzle. Tight black lips.
Ears: Pendulous and without folds. Rounded tips.
Eyes: Dark.
Body: Slightly longer than it is tall. Muscular neck without dewlap. Broad brisket. Wide, deep chest. Tuck-up. Broad, muscular, slightly sloping croup. Broad, muscular back.
Tail: Straight or curved loosely in saber fashion.
Hair: Short, dense. Thick undercoat in the Planinski.
Coat: Yugoslavian Mountain Hound: black and tan, with characteristic tan markings above the eyes. Yugoslavian Tricolor Hound: fox-red or wheaten-red covering most of the body or with a black saddle. White markings on the head (flare), neck (collar), chest, lower legs, and tip of the tail.
Size: 45 to 55 cm (17.7-21.7 in).
Weight: 20 to 25 kg (44-55 lb).

Behavior

This very hardy, bold, persistent hunter with a very keen sense of smell is particularly skilled on rough terrain. He hunts hare, fox, deer, and other quarry. Gentle, calm, and good-natured, he makes a pleasant companion.

Advice

He needs wide open spaces and lots of exercise, as well as regular brushing.

Function

Hunting dog, companion dog.

Faults ** Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note ** Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.