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Posavac Hound
Hound breed from Sava River Valley, Croatia
Breed overview
Published database recordAbout the Posavac Hound
The Posavac Hound is a medium-sized Croatian scenthound from the Sava River Valley, known for its calm, devoted, and intelligent temperament. It has a reddish coat with white markings and is energetic yet independent. This breed is estimated to weigh 16–25 kg and stand 46–58 cm tall, with a lifespan of 12–14 years. Its recognition status varies by registry.
Quick facts
Posavac Hound at a glance
Sizemedium
Breed groupHound
OriginSava River Valley, Croatia
Lifespan12–14 years
Male weight16–25 kilogram
Female weight16–25 kilogram
Male height46–58 centimetre
Female height46–58 centimetre
Origin and history
Where the breed comes from
The Posavac Hound is an ancient Croatian scenthound from the Posavina region along the Sava River Valley. Its ancestry is depicted in 15th-century frescoes, indicating a long history in the area. The breed was formally documented in the 18th century, and the first FCI standard was published in 1955. It is a medium-sized hound of robust, noble build, known for exceptional stamina and scenting ability, with a sonorous voice when tracking.
Physical characteristics
Structured dataSize, build and coat
Female
16–25 kilogramAdult weight46–58 centimetreAdult heightCoat typesPendingCoat colorsReddish with white markings