This dog was named after Posavina, a plains region in northern Bosnia. The breed was registered with the FCI in 1955 as the Kras Posavac Basin Hound. In today’s standard, he is known as the Posavatz Hound. His origins are uncertain, and he is virtually unknown outside his native country. Advice He is very active and needs space and lots of exercise. He also requires regular brushing. FunctionHunting dog. Native Country yugoslavia
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General
Appearance  This
fast, hardy, lively dog with a high, resonant
voice has a good sense of smell and can hunt on any kind of terrain,
mainly for hare and deer. He is very affectionate with his owner and has
a good character.
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| Head
Long
and narrow. Forehead slightly domed. Pronounced frontal furrow. Stop not
very pronounced. Slightly domed nosebridge. Fairly long muzzle. Wide
nose, black or dark chestnut in color. Tight-lipped. Ears* Flat, thin, with rounded tips, hanging against the cheeks. Eyes* Large, dark in color.
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| Body
Longer
than it is tall. Muscular neck without dewlap. Pronounced withers. Long,
broad, deep chest. rounded ribs. Tuck-up. Robust, muscular, broad back.
Moderately sloping, rounded croup. Tail: Moderately long, thick at the base, carried in saber fashion, covered with thick hair.
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Hair 2 to 3 cm long,
stiff, dense, and flat. Hair slightly longer
on the lower abdomen, backs of the legs, and lower part of the tail. Coat * All shades of reddish-wheaten. Should never be brown or chocolate. White markings on the head, neck, chest, abdomen, lower. Legs, and tip of the tail.
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Size 46 to 58 cm (18-23 in). Weight* Approx. 25 kg (55lb). Group* Scenthounds and related breeds
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Faults Note ** Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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