Bulgarian Scenthound
Also called Bulgarsko Gonche, Ludogorsko Gonche, Bicolor hound
From Bulgaria (Ludogorie region, northern Bulgaria)1
At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, smooth
A short, close-lying smooth coat typical of Balkan hunting hounds.1
Personality what they are like
A working hunting hound; sources focus on its role in the field rather than its home temperament.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
As a hunting scent hound it needs plenty of daily exercise and chances to follow scent.1
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The smooth coat needs only simple occasional brushing.1
The story where it all began
The breed comes from the Ludogorie area of northern Bulgaria and is now the most widespread smooth-coated hunting dog in the country. It belongs to the family of Balkan hounds and is related to the Greek Harehound, Serbian Hound and Transylvanian Hound.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- Bulgarian Republican Federation of Cynology (BRFK)
- Has a national breed standard; not listed by the FCI.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Bulgarian Scenthound. 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 Scenthound - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for all fields (secondary source citing BRFK and genetic studies)
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.