Hound breed Medium size 15-18 kg
Styrian Coarse-haired Hound
A hardy mountain scenthound bred for tough terrain - driven and tireless in the field, best suited to hunters and very active rural homes.
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Medium
Size
15-18 kg · 45-53 cm
Very high
Exercise needs
Very high; a working mountain hound
Moderate
Alone-time tolerance
Settles once thoroughly exercised
Moderate
Training
Cooperative but nose-driven
Low
Coat care
Coarse, weatherproof coat; easy weekly brushing
Conditional
Fit with kids
Even-tempered with children
Good
Other pets
Sociable with dogs; chases small game
Moderate
Health burden
Dental Disease, Hip Dysplasia, Bloat
The Styrian Coarse-haired Hound typically weighs 15-18 kg, stands 45-53 cm, and lives 12-14 years.
Consider this breed if…
you hunt or can give a working hound hours of daily exercise,
you live rurally with secure space for a nose-led dog,
you want a hardy, weatherproof, low-maintenance-coat companion,
you can handle a determined, independent tracking temperament.
Do not consider this breed if…
you want a calm house dog or apartment companion,
you cannot provide serious daily exercise in all weather,
reliable off-leash recall in open country is important to you,
close neighbors make a baying hound voice a problem.
A typical day with a Styrian Coarse-haired Hound
- 6:30 · MorningLong run or hike with time to track
- 9:00 · MidmorningRests after real exercise
- 12:30 · NoonShort walk and sniffing
- 16:00 · AfternoonFieldwork, tracking, or scent games
- 18:30 · EveningSecond long walk in the outdoors
- 21:00 · NightSettles once its energy is spent
Family and environment
Kids Conditional
Even-tempered, but its energy suits older, active children.
Dogs Good
A pack hound; generally sociable with other dogs.
Cats Poor
Strong prey drive makes it risky with small pets.
Apartment Not suited
Exercise needs and hound voice make flat life a poor fit.
House with a yard Suitable
A secure fence keeps a nose-led hound from roaming.
City Poor
A working mountain hound is out of place in the city.
Countryside Ideal
Rough terrain and space are exactly what it was bred for.
Health data provided by RealVetCost Overall health burden Moderate
Detailed health data - inheritance, prevalence, course, and typical treatment costs - lives in a separate expert database. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice - confirm any decision with your vet.
View the full health profileTop health concerns
Dental Disease Very common; routine brushing and cleanings help
Hip Dysplasia Screen breeding stock; signs often from 1-2 years
Bloat (GDV) Emergency stomach twist in deep-chested dogs
Chronic Ear Infections Long ears need regular checking and cleaning
Similar breeds - by reason
Not visually similar - similar in what they mean for you.
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View profile →Frequently asked questions
How much does a Styrian Coarse-haired Hound cost?
This is a rare working breed kept mostly by hunters in Austria and nearby countries, so it is hard to find outside that region and usually involves waitlists or importing. Where puppies are available they tend to run roughly $800-$1,500. Over a 12-14 year life, food, routine vet care, and preventive treatment add several thousand dollars, and a serious event like bloat surgery can add a few thousand more at once.
Is the Styrian Hound a good pet?
Only for the right home. It is even-tempered and affectionate with its family, but it is first and foremost a hard-working mountain hunting hound. It needs hours of daily exercise, secure space, and an owner who understands scenthounds. In a low-activity household it tends to become frustrated and difficult.
Can a Styrian Hound be let off leash?
Only in genuinely secure areas. It was bred to track independently over rough terrain, so once it catches a scent its recall becomes unreliable and it will follow the trail. A long line and a fenced space are the sensible way to give it freedom safely.
Does the Styrian Hound need much grooming?
No. Its coarse, weatherproof coat is one of its low-maintenance features and needs only a quick weekly brush. The real demands of the breed are exercise, space, and secure containment, not coat care. Check and clean the ears regularly to prevent infections.