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# The Serbian Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Serbia
A hardy, lively and well-balanced hunting dog, built for wide open spaces.
Size MediumLife expectancy 11–13 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €400 – €600
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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 Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Endurance: It is an active and tenacious dog, capable of sustaining prolonged effort over time.
- Easy maintenance: Its short coat requires little care and its routine maintenance remains moderate.
- Friendly temperament: Despite its hunter's temperament, it retains a balanced and pleasant nature on a daily basis.
- Strong hunting instinct: Its sense of smell and desire to pursue can make recall and off-leash outings more difficult.
- Need for exercise: It does not tolerate a sedentary lifestyle well and needs long, regular outings.
- Frequent vocalizations: Like many scent hounds, it can be vocal when it is stimulated or in action.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active people: It is suitable for households able to offer it exercise, time outdoors and real regularity.
- Rural environment: It generally feels more at ease in a spacious environment with access to large outdoor areas.
- Scent hound enthusiasts: Its way of functioning and its instinct are easier to manage for people who know this type of dog.
Not recommended for
- Sedentary households: A not very active daily routine may lead to frustration, agitation and behavioral discomfort.
- Small homes without sufficient outings: He does not tolerate an overly restricted environment well if his exercise needs are not truly compensated.
- People looking for a very obedient dog: His scenthound independence requires more work than a breed that is naturally very docile.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
48 cmSerbian Hound
- Height at the withers
- 44–52 cm
- Weight
- 15–20 kg
- Coat
- Short, dense
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Serbia
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Serbian Hound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
Originally from the Balkans, the Serbian Hound probably descends from ancient scenthounds influenced by contributions from Asia Minor. Long known under the name Balkan Hound, it was the subject of a first description in 1905, then of a first standard in 1924. Its current name is officially adopted by the FCI in 1996, which clearly anchors its modern canine identity.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Serbian Hound is a medium-sized scenthound, solidly built and harmoniously proportioned. Its body fits slightly into a rectangle, with a straight and muscular back, a well-developed chest and a tail strong at the base. Its head is rather elongated, its ears are pendulous, its eyes dark and oblique, and its coat is short, well furnished, shiny and lying close to the body. The coat is bicolour, on a fawn background ranging from yellowish to rust, with a black mantle or saddle.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Lively, energetic and self-assured, the Serbian Hound retains a friendly and balanced temperament. It is a tenacious, hardy and determined hunting partner, but also a dog close to its group when it develops in a consistent and active environment. Its pursuit instinct remains very pronounced, which strongly influences its day-to-day behavior.
Affectionate Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
This dog needs long regular outings and an active lifestyle to remain stable and pleasant to live with. He clearly prefers rural environments or homes with a large secure space, even if he can adapt to the city if his exercise needs are truly met. His scent hound temperament makes him readily vocal and highly motivated by smells and outdoor movement.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training requires firmness, consistency and a lot of calm. A show of force should be avoided, because this dog responds better to encouragement, consistency and gradual learning. Recall must be worked on very early and regularly, because his sense of smell and hunting instinct can easily distract him from his handler.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Serbian Hound
The purchase price of the Serbian Hound remains overall moderate compared to other more widespread or more fashionable breeds, but it can vary depending on the quality of the breeding, the lineage and the availability of puppies. You must also factor in routine maintenance costs over the dog's entire lifespan.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/serbian-hound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Serbian Hound is generally considered a breed with fairly robust health. It does not show any major predisposition systematically highlighted in breed references, but it remains an active dog that must benefit from standard veterinary follow-up and attentive monitoring after outings in nature.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/serbian-hound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Serbian Hound needs a complete, good-quality diet, adapted to its age, its size and above all to its level of activity. Its status as an active dog requires adjusting the ration according to actual energy expenditure rather than applying a fixed amount all year round.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/serbian-hound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The breed was long known under the name Balkan Hound before being officially renamed Serbian Hound in 1996. It is recognized by the FCI and appreciated above all for its qualities as a hardy hunting dog, capable of working diligently in the field.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Serbian Hound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Serbian Hound live in an apartment?
It adapts poorly to a strictly sedentary life in an apartment. It can tolerate an urban environment if its outings are long, daily, and truly stimulating, but it thrives much better in a spacious and active setting.
### Is the Serbian Hound easy to train?
Its training requires consistency and a good sense of structure. It is not the most obedient of dogs, but it makes good progress with a calm, consistent, and motivating method, working especially on recall.
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