Comparison: Hellenic Hound and Serbian Hound

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

Hellenic Hound
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Serbian Hound
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Hellenic HoundSerbian Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originGreeceSerbia
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers45–55 cm44–56 cm
Weight17–20 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
  • Red ("fox-coloured") from yellowish red to rust with black mantle or saddle
  • Black marks at the temples, a round white chest mark up to 2 cm
  • Short, abundant, shiny coat with undercoat
CoatShort, dense, slightly hard, close-fitting coat; black and tan with black mucous membranes, nose and nails.Short, abundant, shiny coat with undercoat; red with black mantle or saddle.
PurposeScent 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.Medium-sized scent hound, enduring and tenacious.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.