🐾 Quick History
The Bosanski Ostrodlaki Gonic-Barak, often simply called Barak, is a hunting dog breed originating from the mountainous regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Balkans. This breed has been developed over the centuries for its ability to hunt game such as deer, wild boar, and other large game in difficult terrain. Its name, "Ostrodlaki," refers to its stiff and thick coat, which is well-suited to cold climatic conditions and mountainous environments. This dog was traditionally used by local hunters for its great endurance and tracking instinct.
🐕 Breed Profile
The Bosanski Ostrodlaki Gonic-Barak is a medium to large dog, with a muscular and robust body, designed for hunting in difficult terrain. Its coat is long, dense, and slightly stiff, with varied colors ranging from brown to black and sometimes with white patches. The dog has a determined expression, with dark eyes and a focused gaze, ready to track its prey. It has a strong work instinct and is extremely dedicated to its hunting tasks. Outside of work, it is generally calm, but it can be energetic and expressive when in action.
🔍 In Brief
- Hypoallergenic: No
- Weight: 18-30 kg
- Height: 55-65 cm
- Life expectancy: 12-14 years
- Physical exercise needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
❤️ Personality & compatibility
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Compatibility:
- With children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- With animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- With strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- In an apartment: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
> Good to know: The Bosanski Ostrodlaki Gonic-Barak is primarily a working dog. It is best for it to live in an environment where it can have regular access to large areas of land for hunting or exercising. This dog may require early socialization and training to ensure proper management of its hunting instinct.
🛠 Hygiene & care
- Maintenance difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 700-1200 €
- Average annual cost: 450-900 € (food, veterinary care, accessories)
💡 Fun fact: The Bosanski Ostrodlaki Gonic-Barak is a little-known breed outside its regions of origin, but it is highly respected for its work as a hunting dog in the mountains and forests of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
