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# The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Croatia
A rustic, hardy Croatian scenthound, enduring and attached to its owner, made for an active life.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–15 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €800 – €1,000
[Find a breeder 1](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-istrian-coarse-haired-hound) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=istrian-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 Good
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Endurance: He can work for a long time on difficult terrain and in varied weather conditions.
- Robustness: His solid build and double coat give him good overall resistance.
- Attachment to the owner: His balanced and rather gentle temperament fosters a close relationship with his owner.
- Hunting abilities: His highly developed instinct and learning ability make him an effective scenthound.
- High activity needs: It requires a long outing every day and suitable stimulation.
- Strong hunting instinct: Recall and cohabitation with other animals require special attention.
- Not very spontaneous obedience: Its independence requires early, consistent and balanced training.
- Ear monitoring: Its drooping ears expose it to ear infections and must be checked frequently.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: He willingly accompanies an available person for long daily outings.
- Experienced hunters: His natural predispositions, his endurance and his sense of smell correspond to the work of a scenthound.
- Homes with space: An environment offering freedom of movement and regular activities meets his needs well.
Not recommended for
- Sedentary people: Its energy level and endurance are incompatible with a not very active daily life.
- Households with very little availability: It does not cope well with a lifestyle that offers it neither long outings nor stimulation.
- Owners seeking immediate obedience: Its independence and hunting instinct require patience, consistency, and recall training.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
52 cmIstrian Coarse-haired Hound
- Height at the withers
- 45–59 cm
- Weight
- 15–25 kg
- Coat
- Medium-long, harsh, double and dense
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Croatia
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Chien courant d'Istrie à poil dur descends from an ancient hunting breed originating from Istria, a peninsula of the Adriatic located in present-day Croatia. Its harsh coat allowed it to withstand the low temperatures of this largely mountainous region. The breed was described as early as 1719 in a manuscript by the bishop of Dakovo, Petar Bakic, who traced its origins back to the 14th century. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale published its first standard on 6 April 1955 and definitively recognized it on the same date. The currently valid FCI standard was published on 3 November 2014.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Medium-sized dog with a rustic appearance, it has a strong body, harmoniously developed, robust and endowed with a solid bone structure. Its long head is well proportioned, with a skull slightly longer than the muzzle, a moderately developed stop and strong jaws with a scissor bite. Its dark brown oval eyes give it a serious expression, while its triangular, pendant ears of medium length are set at the level of the eye line. Its neck is strong and muscular, its withers well defined, its chest deep and broad and its croup powerful. Its tail, strong at the base and well furnished with hair, is carried sabre-like. Its topcoat, 5 to 8 cm long, harsh, neither lying flat nor curly, forms a moustache, beard and thick eyebrows; it is associated with a short, dense undercoat. The coat is snow white with yellow-orange markings, notably on the ears.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Balanced, rather gentle and attached to its owner, the Chien courant d'Istrie à poil dur retains a real independence and a very pronounced hunting instinct. Tough and hardy, it works in all weather conditions and on difficult terrain. Its protective instinct remains moderate and it may be reserved towards strangers.
Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
This scenthound needs to exercise and be stimulated every day. A long daily walk is necessary, ideally complemented by activities that allow him to use his endurance and his sense of smell. Although he is above all a hunting dog needing space and freedom, he can adapt to the city and even to apartment living if his activity needs are truly met. His compatibility with children and other animals is average and requires careful socialization.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training must begin early and be based on a balance between firmness, consistency and gentleness. He must quickly learn the limits not to be crossed. His hunting instinct and his independence make obedience less spontaneous, but he absorbs hunting instructions fairly quickly. Recall and socialization deserve particular attention.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound
The purchase price varies depending on the breeder, the lineage and the health guarantees. Annual maintenance is generally estimated between 450 and 600 euros, excluding unforeseen health expenses.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/istrian-coarse-haired-hound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
With a robust and rustic build, the Wire-haired Istrian Hound generally enjoys solid health when it receives appropriate care. The breed is not hypoallergenic. Orthopedic and ear monitoring is nevertheless recommended.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/istrian-coarse-haired-hound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
Its diet must be of good quality and provide all the necessary nutrients. It must be adapted to its age, its size and above all to its level of exercise.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/istrian-coarse-haired-hound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The breed is also known under the names Istarski Ostrodlaki Gonic and Istrian Coarse Haired Hound. It is less popular than the Chien courant d'Istrie à poil ras, with which it must not be confused. It is recognized by the FCI as well as by the AKC, the ANKC, the CKC, the KC, the NZKC and the UKC. A litter generally has 4 to 8 puppies.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Chien courant d'Istrie à poil dur live in an apartment?
It can adapt to apartment living provided it gets a long walk every day and sufficient activities to satisfy its endurance and its need for stimulation.
### Is the Chien courant d'Istrie à poil dur suitable for a first-time owner?
It may be suitable for a committed owner, but its hunting instinct, independence, and need for early and consistent training require availability.
### What grooming does its coat require?
Brushing once to twice a week helps remove dead hair and preserve the cleanliness and protective role of the coat. Baths should remain spaced out, at most once a month.
## Find a Istrian Coarse-haired Hound breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Istrian Coarse-haired Hound breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Istrian Coarse-haired Hound breeders by country
[1 breeder of Istrian Coarse-haired Hound in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-istrian-coarse-haired-hound/italy)
[All breeders of Istrian Coarse-haired Hound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-istrian-coarse-haired-hound)
## Ready to welcome a Istrian 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-istrian-coarse-haired-hound)
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