Jugoslovenski Trobojni Gonic  

   History  

Considered an indigenous breed, the Yugoslavian Trobojni Gonic  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.

Description

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.

In details...

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).
Group:Scendthounds and related breeds

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 desended into the scrotum. 

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