Comparison: Hellenic Hound and Istrian Short-Haired Hound

Hellenic Hound and Istrian Short-Haired Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Hellenic Hound	Istrian Short-Haired Hound
FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	Greece	Croatia
Category	Medium	–
Height at withers	45–55 cm	–
Weight	17–20 kg	–
Recognition features	Black and tan; a small white chest patch is tolerated Short, dense, slightly hard, close-fitting coat Medium-sized, strong, vigorous, lively dog	Snow-white coat with orange markings on head and body Short (1–2 cm), hard, shiny coat Slender, elegant body and a strong, melodic voice
Coat	Short, dense, slightly hard, close-fitting coat; black and tan with black mucous membranes, nose and nails.	Short, hard, dense, shiny coat, 1–2 cm; snow-white with orange markings.
Purpose	Scent hound of great resistance, an active hunter alone or in a pack in lowland and mountain terrain and even on rocky ground; resonant, harmonious voice.	Enduring hound particularly fitted for hare, fox and boar hunting and also usable as a tracking leash hound; especially suited to rough, stony karst terrain.

Breed page: Hellenic Hound · Breed page: Istrian Short-Haired Hound

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