FCI #152 · Group 6

Istrian Wire-Haired Hound (FCI #152)

Istrian Wire-Haired Hound is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 152, Group 6: Scent Hounds and Related Breeds). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2014-11-03.

FCI #152Group 6: Group 6 — Scenthounds and Related BreedsStatus: definitive
Istrian Wire-Haired Hound — Key Facts
Breed NameIstrian Wire-Haired Hound (Istrian Wire-Haired Hound)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #152
Group / CategoryGroup 6 — Group 6 — Scenthounds and Related Breeds
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2014-11-03
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #152 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #152

Istrian Wire-Haired Hound — Standard & Care

Endurance tracking and pack-hunting scent hounds with specialized olfactory drive and vocal communication.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 152 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — Istrian Wire-Haired Hound

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Istrian Wire-Haired Hound, Istarski Ostrodlaki Gonic
Español (ES)Istrian Wire-Haired Hound, Istarski Ostrodlaki Gonic
Deutsch (DE)Istrian Wire-Haired Hound, Istarski Ostrodlaki Gonic
Français (FR)Istrian Wire-Haired Hound, Istarski Ostrodlaki Gonic
Português (PT-BR)Istrian Wire-Haired Hound, Istarski Ostrodlaki Gonic
FAQ

FAQ — Istrian Wire-Haired Hound

What is the official FCI standard number for Istrian Wire-Haired Hound?

Istrian Wire-Haired Hound (Istrian Wire-Haired Hound) is registered under FCI Standard #152 in Group 6 (Group 6 — Scenthounds and Related Breeds), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Istrian Wire-Haired Hound breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/en/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Official Sources & Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

Reference materials do not replace an in-person veterinary consultation or official kennel club registration rules.