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# The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Bosnia and Herzegovina
A hardy and persevering scenthound, built for hunting and life in the great outdoors.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €600 – €1,000
[Find a breeder 1](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bosnian-coarse-haired-hound) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=bosnian-coarse-haired-hound)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Very good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Hardiness: Its solid build and protective coat make it a dog well equipped for outings in variable weather.
- Endurance: It has good resistance to effort and enjoys long-duration outdoor activities.
- Attached companion: Outside of hunting, it can be close to its family and pleasant to live with if its needs are respected.
- Strong hunting instinct: Its sense of smell and its taste for pursuit require a well-trained recall and real vigilance when off-leash.
- Need for exercise: A lifestyle that is too sedentary can quickly generate frustration, agitation or boredom.
- Uncommon breed: Its rarity sometimes makes it harder to find a reputable breeder and to get follow-up from people knowledgeable about the breed.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: This breed is well suited to people who enjoy long outings, outdoor activities, and hardy dogs.
- Life close to nature: A rural or semi-rural environment better matches its temperament and its need to explore.
- Scent hound enthusiasts: Adopters familiar with scenting ability, recall, and the independence of hunting dogs will get the best out of it.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary people: Its need for regular activity makes cohabitation difficult if outings are short and infrequent.
- Looking for a very urban dog: Even adaptable, it is not naturally designed for an exclusively city-based and confined life.
- Unavailable owners: Without time devoted to exercise, training and outings, it may struggle with its daily life.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
51 cmBosnian Coarse-haired Hound
- Height at the withers
- 46–55 cm
- Weight
- 16–24 kg
- Coat
- Long, hard, shaggy
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The development of the Bosnian Hound dates back to the end of the 19th century from local dogs crossed with a hunting dog of Italian origin. Contributions from the Istrian Shorthaired Hound and the Saint Hubert Hound are also mentioned in the history of the breed. Registered with the FCI in 1965 under the name Illyrian Hound, it then took the name Bosnian Rough-haired Hound, known as Barak. Today it remains a rare breed outside its region of origin.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Bosnian Hound is a medium-sized dog, solid and harmonious, with a rather elongated head, medium-length drooping ears and oval chestnut-colored eyes. Its coat is long, harsh, shaggy and tousled, with an abundant undercoat that protects it well from bad weather. The coat can be bicolored or tricolored, in yellow-red, earth gray or blackish tones, sometimes with white markings on the head, chest, limbs or the tip of the tail.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Lively, courageous and persevering, the Bosnian Hound is above all an enduring hunting dog, capable of working on difficult terrain and on various game. With the family, it shows itself attached to its owners and pleasant to live with, while keeping a certain reserve towards strangers. Its hunting instinct remains strong and must be taken into account on a daily basis.
Playful Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
This dog needs to stay active to feel good in its paws. It enjoys long walks, regular outings in the great outdoors and activities that engage its sense of smell and its endurance. If it gets enough exercise, it can adapt to a more urban life, but it thrives more in an environment offering space and opportunities to expend energy.
Training
## Training and socialization
The training of the Bosnian Hound must be firm, consistent and fair, without brutality. It is important to teach it very early the rules of life, recall and the management of its tracking-related impulses. Serious socialization and regular work give good results, even if its hound temperament can sometimes make it independent.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound
The Bosnian Hound remains a fairly rare breed, which can limit availability depending on the countries and periods. The purchase price depends mainly on the seriousness of the breeding, the origin of the breeding stock, and the actual availability of puppies.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bosnian-coarse-haired-hound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Bosnian Hound is generally considered a robust and hardy breed. Its solid build and protective coat allow it to cope well with outdoor conditions, provided it benefits from normal veterinary follow-up and a lifestyle consistent with its activity needs.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bosnian-coarse-haired-hound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Bosnian Hound needs a complete, high-quality diet, suited to its medium size, its age and above all its activity level. A dog used for hunting or very active will not have the same needs as an individual living mainly as a companion.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bosnian-coarse-haired-hound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
This breed is also known under the names Barak, Bosnian Rough-haired Hound and formerly Illyrian Hound. Its current name highlights its Bosnian roots and the characteristic texture of its coat, well suited to the terrain and climatic conditions of its region of origin.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Bosnian Hound a good family dog?
Yes, it can be a pleasant family dog if it gets enough exercise and consistent training. It is generally attached to its loved ones, but its scent hound temperament requires respecting its need for activity.
### Can it live in an apartment?
This is not its ideal living environment. It can adapt if outings are long, frequent and varied, but it thrives more in an environment close to nature with more space.
### Does it require a lot of grooming?
No, its upkeep remains reasonable. One to two brushings per week are most often enough, with a check of the ears, coat and paw pads after outings.
## Find a Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound breeders by country
[1 breeder of Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bosnian-coarse-haired-hound/finland)
[All breeders of Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bosnian-coarse-haired-hound)
## Ready to welcome a Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bosnian-coarse-haired-hound)
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