Slovakian Hound
Temperament
Alert, Courageous, Determined
[3]Slovakian scenthound
The FCI standard gives Slovakia as its origin and describes a hound that follows a warm scent trail for hours while giving voice. In its native country it is used to hunt wild boar and predatory animals.
[1]Build and sense of direction
Its body forms a slightly elongated rectangle, with solid bone under a relatively light build. The standard highlights its spirited temperament and exceptionally developed sense of direction.
[1]Black-and-tan coat
The dense coat is medium-coarse, with an outer coat about 2–5 cm long and a fuller undercoat in winter. The FCI standard specifies a black coat with brown-to-mahogany tan markings on the limbs.
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