Tornjak vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Tornjak	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound
Origins	Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia	Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	240	253
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Other Names	Bosnian Shepherd Dog, Croatian Mountain Dog, Bosnian and Herzegovinian Shepherd Dog	Bosnian Rough-haired Hound, Bosnian Hound, Bosanski Ostrodlaki Gonic, Illyrian Hound, Barak
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set
Price	$600-$800	$500-$800

General Appearance - Tornjak vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Size	Large	Large Medium
Weight	Male: 77-110 pounds (35–50 kg), Female: 62-88 pounds (28–40 kg)	Male: 44-53 pounds (20–24 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 93.5 pounds (35–50 kg), Female: 75 pounds (28–40 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)
Height	Male: 25-27 inches (65-70 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-65 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26 inches (67.5 cm), Female: 24 inches (62.5 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)

Hair & Care - Tornjak vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Coat	Silky	Coarse Shaggy Double Dense
Colors	White Piebald Brown Red Black	Red Yellow Wheaten Gray
Grooming	Advanced: The Tornjak requires a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Tornjaks shed moderately.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds shed above average.

Characteristics - Tornjak vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Temperament	Alert Peaceful Steady Calm Persistent Vigilant	Intelligent Obedient Friendly Gentle
Intelligent Rank	Average: Tornjak's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Tornjaks are quite easy to train.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	Tornjaks, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Tornjaks have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Tornjaks are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Tornjaks need a lot of social interaction.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Tornjak rarely barks.	Average to high: The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Tornjaks are good watchdogs.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Tornjaks are extremely protective guard dogs.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Tornjak has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Tornjaks have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Tornjaks have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Tornjaks have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Tornjaks are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Tornjaks adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Tornjaks tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Good With - Tornjak vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Stranger Friendly	Tornjaks are average friendly towards strangers.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Tornjaks are kid-friendly dogs.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Tornjaks are average friendly towards cats.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Tornjaks are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Tornjak is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Tornjaks are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Tornjaks are generally with other pets.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Tornjaks are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Tornjak breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes 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 - Tornjak vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Health Issues	Tornjaks tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Bloat Digestive Problems Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Obesity Von Willebrand's Disease	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Tornjaks have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Tornjaks have an average exercise need.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Tornjaks sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Bosnian Coarse-haired Hounds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Tornjak can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Tornjak has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Tornjak drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Tornjak vs Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
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.
Litter Size	4-7 puppies	3-7 puppies
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