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The Istrian Shorthaired Hounds
A working breed
The Istrian Shorthaired Hounds are renowned in their native Istria, a peninsula mainly occupied by Croatia, for their hunting ability and eager attitude. They are one of the oldest hound breeds from the Balkans with an extensive, though largely undocumented, history in the region. Istrian Shorthaired Hounds were used for many centuries to hunt foxes and rabbits. Their hunting technique is more melodious – some might say noisy – than other breeds. They are known for rushing eagerly after their quarry while barking constantly to let the hunter know where they are.
