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Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound
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Weight
15.3–20.7 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Origin
Bosnie
Coat
Yellow wheat, yellow-red, greyish-brown or blackish with or without white, tricoloured coat possible.
Maintenance
Élevé
Training
Moyen
The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound or Barak, formerly called Illyrian Hound, is a dog breed originating from Bosnia. It is a medium-sized hound with a robust appearance, with a bicolored or tricolored coat, long and shaggy hair. It is a hunting dog used as a hound.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Élevé
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (15.3–20.7 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity per day for their wellbeing.
- 4Regular grooming — brushing 3 to 5 times per week.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound
Origins & history
A story told
The breed was registered by the International Cynological Federation on June 19, 1965 under the name Illyrian Hound. The breed name was subsequently changed to Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound or Barak. The breed is virtually unknown outside of the former Yugoslavia.
Character
Daily temperament
The FCI standard describes the breed as lively, courageous and persevering. As a family dog, it is friendly and affectionate, even with children.
Physical
Breed standard
The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is a medium-sized hound with robust construction. The tail, thicker at its base, tapers towards its tip. It reaches the hock or extends slightly beyond and is carried in a slightly upward saber-like curve. The long and moderately wide head has a straight muzzle, a soft stop and a rectangular muzzle. Pronounced and bushy eyebrows surmount the large eyes of chestnut color and oval shape. Implanted at medium height, the broad ears of medium length are pendulous. Somewhat thick, they taper and round at their ends. The coat is long, hard, shaggy and unkempt, with abundant undercoat. The coat admits several colors that can be combined in tricolor or bicolor. The base color is yellow-red or gray-earth. White markings are present on the head forming a star or stripe, under the throat, under the neck, on the chest, under the underside of the limbs and at the tip of the tail.
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What human age for a bosnian coarse-haired hound ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a bosnian coarse-haired hound ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
225 g
per day · 856 kcal
113 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound
Does the Bosnian Hound Wirehaired suit apartment living?+
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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