Longevity
Life expectancy
Its life expectancy is generally between 11 and 13 years. Regular activity, an adjusted diet, maintaining a healthy weight and preventive veterinary follow-up help preserve its quality of life.
Build
A robust breed?
This scenthound is robust and enduring. Its selection for outdoor work gives it good overall resistance, provided its recovery is respected, its joints are monitored and its condition is checked after outings in a natural environment.
Watch points
What to watch for
Vigilance focuses mainly on the hip and elbow joints as well as on the drooping ears, which can retain moisture and debris. Preventive screening and regular check-ups make it possible to quickly identify an abnormality.
Hip dysplasia : Poor congruence of the joint can cause pain, lameness and osteoarthritis; screening breeding dogs is advised.
Elbow dysplasia : This joint abnormality can limit movement and promote osteoarthritis; a screening X-ray is recommended.
Otitis : Drooping ears can trap moisture and debris; inspection and appropriate cleaning reduce the risk of inflammation.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
Thanks to its short but dense coat and its developed undercoat, it tolerates cold and difficult conditions well. Its tolerance to heat is average: during high temperatures, exertion must be shifted to cooler hours, with shade and water available.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Its sustained activity helps maintain its physical condition, but the ration must remain proportionate to the work actually performed. It is advisable to regularly monitor its weight and silhouette, then to reduce intake if the ribs become difficult to feel or if activity decreases.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Have the hips and elbows screened in breeding dogs.
- Inspect the ears after each outing in a natural environment.
- Examine the eyes, paw pads and coat upon returning from a walk.
- Brush the teeth regularly and monitor the length of the claws.
- Keep vaccinations and antiparasitic protection up to date.
Vaccination
Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound? Like all cats, the Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: Typhus (panleukopenia) and Coryza. The kitten primary vaccination for Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year, even if it lives in an apartment. Depending on its lifestyle (outdoor access, multi-cat household, shows, travel), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Feline leukemia (FeLV), Rabies and Chlamydiosis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Typhus (panleukopenia)Core Feline panleukopenia (cat parvovirus) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
CoryzaCore Feline herpesvirus and calicivirus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
Feline leukemia (FeLV)Lifestyle-based Feline leukemia virus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Outdoor cats, cats living in a group or in a cattery |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, cat shows and most boarding kennels |
ChlamydiosisLifestyle-based Chlamydia felis (contagious conjunctivitis) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Cats living in groups, catteries, show cats |
Adult Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound vaccine boosters are annual for cat flu and leukemia if it goes outdoors; for panleukopenia, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your cat’s lifestyle.
Which boosters for your Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound
Breeding dogs should benefit from radiographic screening for hip and elbow dysplasia. The ears must be checked regularly, especially after hunting or walks in dense vegetation, and any sign of pain, lameness or inflammation should lead to a veterinary consultation.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
