Longevity
Life expectancy
Its life expectancy is generally between 12 and 15 years. Regular activity, an appropriate diet and veterinary follow-up help preserve its quality of life.
Build
A robust breed?
Its solid build, endurance and double, dense coat allow it to work on demanding terrain and in bad weather. Its overall robustness is good, without dispensing with regular preventive monitoring.
Watch points
What to watch for
Particular attention must be paid to the joints and the drooping ears. Early screening and regular check-ups help to limit the impact of the conditions to which the breed may be exposed.
Hip dysplasia : Malformation of the coxofemoral joint that can cause pain, lameness and osteoarthritis.
Elbow dysplasia : Abnormal development of the elbow that may lead to lameness and early osteoarthritis.
Otitis : Drooping ears can promote inflammation and require regular checks and cleaning.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
Its harsh, double and well furnished coat gives it good resistance to cold. Its tolerance to heat is average; efforts must be adapted when temperatures rise, with access to shade and water.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Its tendency to gain weight is moderate. The ration must be adjusted to age, size and level of exercise, while maintaining sufficient daily activity.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Have the hips and elbows checked as part of veterinary follow-up.
- Examine and clean the drooping ears regularly.
- Brush the dog once or twice a week.
- Brush the teeth regularly to limit tartar and bacteria.
- Trim the nails when they do not wear down naturally.
Vaccination
Istrian Coarse-haired Hound vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Istrian Coarse-haired Hound? Like all dogs, the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for Istrian Coarse-haired Hound is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Istrian Coarse-haired Hound vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your Istrian Coarse-haired Hound?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Istrian Coarse-haired Hound
Regular veterinary monitoring is recommended, with particular attention paid to the hips, elbows and the condition of the ears. Examination of the joints of breeding dogs helps to reduce the risks of transmission of dysplasia.
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.
