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Bulgarian Hound

Medium-sized scent hound of balanced and elegant conformation with strong hunting instincts and sturdy build. Features a tricolor or black-and-tan short, dense coat with well-developed undercoat, developed for tracking both small and large game in Bulgarian terrain.

Life span
12–14 years
Origin
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Hound dog breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
12–14 years
Temperament
Alert, energetic, intelligent, loyal, independent, work-focused
Origin
Bulgaria
Breed group
Hound
Weight
18–25 kg
Height
48–58 cm

About

Bulgarian Hound

Description

Medium-sized scent hound of balanced and elegant conformation with strong hunting instincts and sturdy build. Features a tricolor or black-and-tan short, dense coat with well-developed undercoat, developed for tracking both small and large game in Bulgarian terrain.

History

Traditional Bulgarian scent hound, known locally as 'Barak' or 'Bulgarsko Gonche', descended from scenthounds brought to the Balkan region by the Slavs who interbred them with local hounds. Developed and bred for centuries for hunting wild boar and other game in the Balkans, the breed has been preserved in its current form and is highly valued for its hunting abilities in Bulgaria.

Temperament

Personality traits

Alert energetic intelligent loyal independent work-focused

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