Styrian Coarse Haired Hound

Scenthound Group

The goals and purposes of this breed standard include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it; to advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout the world; and to act as a guide for judges.

Breeders and judges have the responsibility to avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detrimental to the health, welfare, essence and soundness of this breed, and must take the responsibility to see that these are not perpetuated.

Any departure from the following should be considered a fault, and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.

History

The breed is fairly recent, having been created in Austria from a cross between a Hanoverian Scenthound and a coarse haired Istrian Hound. The best puppies from the litter were kept and used for selective breeding to create the Styrian Coarse Haired Hound.

The Styrian Coarse Haired Hound was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2006.

General Appearance

A medium sized, rough coated hound with a serious expression.

Characteristics

A passionate, tough hunter and a determined tracker.

Head

SKULL

The skull is slightly rounded. There is a well developed occiput.

MUZZLE

The muzzle is strong and straight. The lips are not pendant.

TEETH

The Styrian Coarse Haired Hound has a complete set of evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite. The absence of one or two premolars is not a fault.

Disqualifications: Overshot or undershot. Missing teeth other than two premolars.

NOSE

The nose is black.

EYES

The eyes are brown.

EARS

The ears are not too large. They are flat lying and covered with fine hair.

Fault: Folded ear leathers.

Neck

The medium length neck is strong.

Forequarters

The shoulders are well laid back.

FORELEGS

The legs are straight and muscular.

Body

The chest is deep and broad. The back is straight and broad. The loin is moderately tucked up and the croup is sloping.

Hindquarters

Muscular, strong, and well angulated.

HIND LEGS

The legs are straight when seen from the rear.

Feet

Not too large, with well arched, close toes and hard pads.

Tail

Medium length, strong at the root, and carried upward in a slight sickle. There is a brush, but not a plume, on the underside.

Faults: Tail too short, too thin or too curled. Plume on tail.

Coat

The coat is rough, harsh and coarse, but not shaggy. The coat on the head is shorter than on the body, but it forms a mustache.

Faults: Coat too long, thin, curly or soft.

Color

Red or fawn, with white marking on the chest permitted.

Disqualification: Any other color.

Height

Height at the withers is 18 to 21 inches.

Ait

Ground covering, and elastic.

Disqualifications

(A dog with a Disqualification must not be considered for placement in a conformation event, and must be reported to UKC.)
Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid.
Viciousness or extreme shyness.
Albinism.
Overshot or undershot.
Missing teeth other than two premolars.
Any other color.