Slovensky Kopov vs Polish Hound vs Serbian Hound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Slovensky Kopov and Polish Hound. Which is better: Slovensky Kopov or Polish Hound or Serbian Hound?
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Name | Slovensky Kopov | Polish Hound | Serbian Hound |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 389 | 423 | 205 |
Reviews | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Other Names | Black Forest Hound, Slovenský kopov, Slovak Hound, Slovakian Hound | Ogar Polski, Polish Scenthound, Gończy Polski | Balkan Hound, Srpski gonič, Balkanski gonič |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section. |
Breed Recognition | No set | No set | Federation Cynologique Internationale United Kennel Club |
Price | Unknown | $600-$1000 | $500-$700 |
General Appearance - Slovensky Kopov vs Polish Hound vs Serbian Hound
Size | Medium | Large | Large |
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Weight | Male: 33-44 pounds (15-20 kg), Female: 33-44 pounds (15-20 kg) | Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg) | 44 pounds (20 kg) |
Avg. Weight | Male: 38.5 pounds (17.5 kg), Female: 38.5 pounds (17.5 kg) | Male: 62.5 pounds (28 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) | 44 pounds (20 kg) |
Height | Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm) | Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) | Male: 18–22 inches (46–56 cm), Female: 17.5–21.5 inches (44–54 cm) |
Avg. Height | Male: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) | Male: 18–22 inches (46–56 cm), Female: 17.5–21.5 inches (44–54 cm) |
Hair & Care - Slovensky Kopov vs Polish Hound vs Serbian Hound
Coat | Close Fitting Dense | Thick Smooth Hard | Thick Harsh Smooth |
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Colors | Black | Black & Tan Red & Black Brown & Tan | Tan Black |
Grooming | Effortless: The Slovensky Kopov requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Polish Hound requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Serbian Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level | Slovensky Kopovs shed moderately. | Polish Hounds shed moderately. | Serbian Hounds shed above average. |
Characteristics - Slovensky Kopov vs Polish Hound vs Serbian Hound
Temperament | Courageous Alert Determined Intelligent Active Sociable Protective Stubborn | Gentle Calm Loyal Courageous Intelligent | Obedient Tenacious Dependable Lively Kind Good-natured |
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Intelligent Rank | Very smart: Slovensky Kopov is an excellent dog breed. | Smart: Polish Hound's has great intelligence. | Smart: Serbian Hound's has great intelligence. |
Trainability | Slovensky Kopovs are easy to train. | Polish Hounds aren't famous for their trainability. | Serbian Hounds are easy to train. |
Playfulness | The Slovensky Kopov is a highly playful breed. | The Polish Hound is a playful breed. | The Serbian Hound is a highly playful breed. |
Sensitivity Level | Slovensky Kopovs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Polish Hounds are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Serbian Hounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level | Slovensky Kopovs are highly affectionate dogs. | Polish Hounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Serbian Hounds are highly affectionate dogs. |
Social Needs | Slovensky Kopovs are a social breed. | Polish Hounds are a social breed. | Serbian Hounds are a social breed. |
Barking | High: The Slovensky Kopov is a very vocal breed. | High: The Polish Hound is a very vocal breed. | High: The Serbian Hound is a very vocal breed. |
Watchdog Ability | Slovensky Kopovs are good watchdogs. | Polish Hounds are one of the best watchdogs. | Serbian Hounds are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial | Slovensky Kopovs strongly protect their territory. | Polish Hounds strongly protect their territory. | Serbian Hounds strongly protect their territory. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Slovensky Kopov has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Polish Hound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Serbian Hound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Slovensky Kopovs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Polish Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Serbian Hounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | Slovensky Kopovs have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the Polish Hound is strong enough to escape from home. | Wanderlust potential of the Serbian Hound is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive | Slovensky Kopovs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Polish Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Serbian Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Apartment Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Polish Hounds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Serbian Hounds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. |
Adaptability | Slovensky Kopovs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Polish Hounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Serbian Hounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
Tolerates Being Left Alone | Slovensky Kopovs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Polish Hounds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Serbian Hounds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. |
Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Slovensky Kopov vs Polish Hound vs Serbian Hound
Stranger Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are average friendly towards strangers. | Polish Hounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Serbian Hounds are average friendly towards strangers. |
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Child Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are kid-friendly dogs. | Polish Hounds are very kid-friendly dogs. | Serbian Hounds are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Polish Hounds are not cat-friendly dogs. | Serbian Hounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Polish Hounds are dog-friendly dogs. | Serbian Hounds are dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Slovensky Kopov is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Polish Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Serbian Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Polish Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Serbian Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Polish Hounds do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Serbian Hounds usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Slovensky Kopovs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Polish Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Serbian Hounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Boat Dog |
Not really Slovensky Kopov breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Polish Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Serbian Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Slovensky Kopov vs Polish Hound vs Serbian Hound
Health Issues | The Slovensky Kopov is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Very healthy dog breed. | Serbian Hounds are commonly healthy dogs. |
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Health Problems | No set | No set | Bloat Joint Dysplasia Obesity |
Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 13-14 years | 12-14 years |
Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
Energy Level | Slovensky Kopovs are high energy dogs. | Polish Hounds are high energy dogs. | Serbian Hounds are high energy dogs. |
Exercise Need | Slovensky Kopovs need a lot of exercises. | Polish Hounds need quite a lot of exercise. | Serbian Hounds need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need | Slovensky Kopovs don't need too much sleep. | Polish Hounds don't need too much sleep. | Serbian Hounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
Avg. daily food consumption | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average. | Average. |
Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Slovensky Kopov can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Polish Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Stinkiness |
Medium The Slovensky Kopov has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Polish Hound has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Serbian Hound has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Slovensky Kopov is an average drooler. | The Polish Hound is an average drooler. | The Serbian Hound is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Slovensky Kopov vs Polish Hound vs Serbian Hound
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size | 4 to 6 puppies | 1-14 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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