Bulgarian Hound
Also called Barak, Bulgarian Barak, Balgarski Barak
From Bulgaria (mainly the north, north-west and centre of the country)1
At a glance the quick version
Figures from the national standard as reported by Wikipedia.
Coat and looks how to spot one
long, coarse (rough-haired)
A harsh, longer coat that sets it apart from the smooth-coated hounds of the Balkans.1
Personality what they are like
A working scent hound kept by hunters; sources describe its hunting role rather than its home temperament.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Bred as a hunting scent hound, so it is suited to owners who can give it regular long outings and scent work.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The coarse longer coat benefits from regular brushing to keep it tidy.1
The story where it all began
This is a long-haired hound lineage of Bulgaria that was first written about by F. Laszka in 1905. It is regarded as the only long-haired hound of its region, and a 2020 genetic study linked its maternal DNA to Bronze Age dog remains found in Italy.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- Bulgarian Republican Federation of Cynology (BRFK)
- Has a national breed standard.1
- FCI
- Not recognised by the FCI.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Bulgarian 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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- Bulgarian Hound - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for all fields (secondary source citing BRFK standard and genetic studies)
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.