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.
Constitution
Is this 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.
Things to watch for
What to look out 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
Tolerance to cold and heat
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
Prone to weight gain
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.
Everyday care
Good habits to keep your pet 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 vaccinations: schedule
Which vaccines does a Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound need? Like all dogs, Yugoslavian Tricolour Hounds should receive their core vaccines from 8 weeks of age: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. Puppies receive their initial Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound vaccinations in several shots spaced 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on their lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may add vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary vaccination | First booster | Then | For whom? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All animals |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All animals |
RabiesDepending on lifestyle Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughDepending on lifestyle Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisDepending on lifestyle 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 diseaseDepending on lifestyle Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisDepending on lifestyle 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 Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound booster shots are given annually for leptospirosis and rabies. For distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often enough after the first booster. Your veterinarian will tailor the schedule to your dog's actual risk.
Which boosters does your Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound need?
Enter your companion's age to see which vaccines are due now and when the next boosters are needed.
Choosing 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 for guidance only and doesn't replace advice from a veterinarian. If you have any concerns about your pet's health, consult a professional.
