The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound or Bosanski Oštrodlaki Gonič, also called
the Barak, is a hunting dog breed developed in Bosnia. The breed is a
scenthound, originally used to hunt large game. The "Bosanski Oštrodlaki
Gonič's" name is translated as coarse-haired, broken-haired, and
rough-haired (among others), and refers to the texture of the shaggy coat
(usually called broken-haired or hard in English.)
Description
Appearance
The
most striking feature of the Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is its shaggy, hard
coat of yellowish (wheaten or red) or greyish colours, often with a white blaze
on its head along with other white marks. The standard calls for a body length
ten percent greater than height; these proportions are given to differentiate
the Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound from other hounds of the area which are "a
bit low on leg" Height ranges from 46–55 cm (18–22 in) at the withers, and
weight is between 16–24 kg (35-53 lb). The dog normally carries its tail curved
slightly upward, and its face has a bushy moustache and beard.
Temperament
The
breed standard describes its behaviour as lively, as well as courageous and
persistent.
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