Bosnian Broken-Haired Hound (Barak)
Bosenský hrubosrstý honič
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Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 46–56 cm |
| Weight | 16–24 kg |
Recognition features
- Long, hard, shaggy, tousled coat with dense undercoat
- Wheaten yellow, reddish yellow, earthy grey or blackish, often with white markings
- Pronounced bushy eyebrows; serious yet playful expression
Purpose
Resistant, persistent scent hound with a sonorous, high-sounding voice.
History
The breed was registered with the FCI on 19 June 1965 under the name Illyrian Hound. In the current standard the name was changed to Bosnian Broken-Haired Hound, called Barak.
Coat
Long, hard, shaggy, tousled coat with dense undercoat; wheaten yellow to grey, often with white markings.
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