At a glance the quick version
FCI standard sets no weight; Wikipedia gives 20-25 kg.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short, thick, glossy with undercoat
A sturdy, rectangular hound with a long head and a short, shiny coat that feels slightly coarse, with a good undercoat underneath.32
Personality what they are like
Loyal and kind, forming close bonds with its people and usually eager to please. It is relaxed in the house but full of energy and persistence at work.32
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High. Used for hunts lasting many hours over hard terrain, so it needs plenty of daily exercise.2
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Low. Weekly brushing suits the short coat; keep the hanging ears clean.3
Home where they are happiest
Suits an active, rural or outdoorsy home with secure space.2
Company who they like around
Bonds strongly with its owners and traditionally hunts in small packs.2
The story where it all began
The tricolour hound was long treated as a variety of the Serbian Hound until it was given its own standard in 1946. The FCI recognised it in 1961 under the name Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound, which changed after Yugoslavia broke up.32
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard No. 229 (Srpski Trobojni Gonic), Group 6, Section 1.2 (medium-sized scent hounds); accepted 23 Jul 1961; current standard 26 Nov 2002; working trial1
- Kinološki Savez Srbije
- Recognised as a breed separate from the Serbian Hound in 19462
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Serbian Tricolour 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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- FCI - Serbian Tricolour Hound (229) fci.beused for recognition
- Serbian Tricolour Hound - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for weight, temperament, use, history, facts
- FCI Standard 229 (English) fci.beused for history, temperament, size, coat, colours
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.