Comparison: Transylvanian Scent Hound (Erdélyi Kopó) and Posavatz Hound

Transylvanian Scent Hound (Erdélyi Kopó) and Posavatz Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Transylvanian Scent Hound (Erdélyi Kopó)
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Posavatz Hound
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Transylvanian Scent Hound (Erdélyi Kopó)Posavatz Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originHungaryCroatia
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers55–65 cm47–56 cm
Recognition features
  • Primary colour black; short, straight, dense, coarse, shiny coat with undercoat
  • Two varieties exist: long-legged and short-legged
  • Athletic build of the Mid-European hound type, quiet but determined character
  • Reddish-wheaten colour in all shades with white markings on head, neck, chest, legs and tail tip
  • Harsh, dense, shiny, close-lying coat 2–3 cm
  • Clear, melodic voice
CoatShort, straight, dense, flat coat, coarse and shiny, with undercoat; basic colour black.Harsh, dense, shiny, close-lying coat 2–3 cm; reddish wheaten with white markings.
Purpose–Universal hound for hare, fox and boar, also usable as a tracking leash hound.

Breed page: Transylvanian Scent Hound (Erdélyi Kopó) · Breed page: Posavatz Hound

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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.