Serbian Tricolour Hound Dog Breed Information

Posted on Nov 21, 2019, Modified : Feb 7, 2020 Zina

Serbian Tricolour Hound history and personality

Breeds

Country of Origin	Serbia
Nicknames and Other Names	Trobojc, Sepski Trobojni Gonič, Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound
Scientific Name	Canis Lupus Familiaris
Breed Type	Purebred
Group	Scenthound
Bred For	Hunting
Size	Medium-Sized
Recognized By	FCI
Life Span	12-14 Years
Ideal Weight	Male: 49.5 Pounds Female: 41.5 Pounds
Ideal Height	Male: 20 Inches Female: 19 Inches
Fur Type	Thick, Harsh or Smooth
Common Colors	Deep Red or Fox Red, Black Mantle or Saddle
Markings	None
Availability	Modrately Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	No
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Posavac Hound

Serbian Tricolour Hound is a medium-sized dog breed that belongs to the hound type group. It was used as a running hound that used to run freely to seek game on their own. It was used on feral pig and other large game as well as fox and hare. Besides hunting, Serbian Tricolour Hound also makes an excellent family companion due to their friendly and loyal temperament.

Serbian Tricolour Hound is a strong and muscular dog breed with an angular muzzle and round forehead. The ears are long and triangular in shape while the eyes are almond-shaped and medium in size. They make a wonderful family pet with an experienced and active family.

Origin and History

The Serbian Tricolour Hound was originated in Serbia. It was originally called Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound which was later changed to Serbian Tricolour Hound in 1991. It was known as one of the many scenthounds and was simply considered as another Siberian Scent hound. However, the supporter of the breed fought for the independent recognition of the breed in 1946.

The FCI recognizes it as a separate breed in 1961 and is still popular in Siberia today.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Serbian Tricolour Hound is a loyal, devoted, active, and friendly dog breed. Their gentle and friendly nature makes them a good choice for a family of all aged people. As they required a great amount of physical exercise and mental stimulation, they

Behavior: Serbian Tricolour Hound has a hunting instinct which makes keeping small animals around them risky. They might start chasing them around and hurt them. Therefore, it is better to raise any animals with them from a small age.

Personality: The personality of the Serbian Tricolour Hound is independent, intelligent, loving, and lively. They are a very playful and lively dog that is energetic and enthusiastic both at play and work. They are a smart dog breed like most of the hounds which makes training them easy.

Serbian Tricolour Hound on the field.
Image Source: Pinterest-@Eric Biermann

Trainability

Serbian Tricolour Hound is a smart, intelligent dog that can be stubborn sometimes. With positive reinforcement, they can be trained easily by a firm and consistent leader. Start from basic obedience training and as they master the basics, enroll them in agility and advance training. They can become bored with a repeated task, so keep the training session short, fun, and challenging.

Is Serbian Tricolor Hound Child-Friendly?

Yes, Serbian Hound is a child-friendly dog that is very loving, gentle, and playful with kids. They love spending time with children playing or just sitting by their side. Since they are a hunting dog with a high level of energy, small kids or toddlers might not meet their energy level. This can cause some serious accidents, so their interaction should always be supervised.

Children playing with Srebian Tricolor Hound — Children playing with Serbian Tricolor Hound.
Image Source: Instagram-@dorahera

Facts

Although Serbian Tricolour Hound is a very popular breed in Serbia, it is very hard to find beyond its border.
It has not yet been recognized by the American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club, and other major Kennel Clubs (as of 2019).

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Obesity, Bloat, Hip Dysplasia
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Canine Distemper, Canine Parainfluenza, Kennel Cough, Rabies
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Easy and Minimal Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Average
Separation Anxiety	Moderate Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 23% Fat: 8% Glucosamine Omega-3 and 6 Fatty Acids Digestive Enzymes

Serbian Tricolour Hound is usually a healthy dog breed with few possible canine health situations.

Hip Dysplasia: It is a condition where the hip socket of your dog is either underdeveloped or dislocated from its original place. It causes mild pain, lameness on the back making the dog difficult to move from one place to another.
Obesity: When your Serbian Tricolour Hound is involved more in eating than on physical exercise, it will face the problem of obesity.