At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, dense, glossy with undercoat
A robust, medium-sized hound, a little longer than tall, with high-set hanging ears and a tail carried low. The short coat is thick and shiny with an undercoat beneath.3
Personality what they are like
Friendly and lively, with a dependable nature and real staying power. It is energetic and disciplined when working and full of character.32
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High. A pack hound used for long hunts over difficult ground, so it needs generous daily exercise.2
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Low. A weekly brush keeps the short, dense coat tidy; check the hanging ears regularly.3
Home where they are happiest
Suits an active, rural home with secure outdoor space.2
Company who they like around
Traditionally kept and hunted in packs, so it is used to other dogs.2
The story where it all began
This old Balkan scent hound comes from hounds that spread across the region, probably with some Asia Minor influence. Long known as the Balkan Hound, it was renamed the Serbian Hound in 1996 because it is found mainly in Serbia.32
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard No. 150 (Srpski Gonic), Group 6, Section 1.2 (medium-sized scent hounds); accepted 30 Mar 1955; current standard 25 Mar 2003; working trial. Renamed from Balkan Hound in 19961
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Serbian Hound. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- FCI - Serbian Hound (150) fci.beused for recognition
- Serbian Hound - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for names, weight, use, temperament, facts
- FCI Standard 150 (English) fci.beused for history, temperament, size, coat, colours
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.