Serbian Hound

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Serbian Hound female, 2 years old.

Serbian Hound
Other names	Balkan Hound Balkanski Gonič Srpski Gonič
Country of origin	Serbia
Traits
Classification & standards FCI Group 6 Section 1 #150 standard

The Serbian Hound, previously known as the Balkan Hound or Balkanski gonič, is a pack hunting dog breed used in Serbia. It is red or tan with a black saddle, neck and cranium and red or tan face. Its head is flat and sloping, its muzzle pointed, with drop ears of the usual scent hound type. The Balkan Hound stands 17 to 21 inches (44-56 cm) in height and weighs about 44 pounds (20 kg). It is smooth-coated and coarse-haired. Described as pleasant natured and obedient, the breed is thought to descend from dogs left in the Balkan region by the Phoenicians in ancient times.

The FCI changed its official designation of this breed to the Serbian Hound in 1996.

See also Hound