Unfortunately, the Posavac Hound is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Havatons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Posavac Hounds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Havatons are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Croatia

United States

Unknown

Havanese, Coton de Tulear

15th Century

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Red
Fawn
Isabella

Cream
Brown
White
Silver
Black
White

Posavac Hounds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Havatons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

A Posavac Hound can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Havaton can have a litter of 1-9 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Chondrodysplasia (Chd)
Heart Problems

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Bone And Joint Problems
Deafness

Ear Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Echocardiogram

X-ray imaging
Electrocardiogram
Ophthalmic And Ear Exam
Full Physical Examination
Full Blood Work

Posavac Hounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Havatons require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Walk play

Chase, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Run, Dog Parks

Posavac Hounds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Havatons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Posavac Hound, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Havaton, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Posavac Hound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Havatons require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Posavac Hound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Havaton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Posavac Hound feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 9-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Havaton feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Posavac Hound is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Havaton is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Posavac Hound is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Havaton is between $35 - $49. This makes an average of $420 - $588 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Posavac Hound is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Havatons are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Posavac Hounds are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Havatons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Posavac Hounds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Havatons are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Posavac Hounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Havatons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.