The Styrian Rough-Coated Hound originates from Austria. This kind of dog is raised by local people. It is difficult to see this kind of dog in other areas outside Austria. In 1870, breeding of this kind of dog began. By 1890, the breeding was successful and it was officially recognized. The Styrian Rough-Coated Hound is primarily used as a hunting dog and is rarely used as a companion dog. The Styrian Rough-Coated Hound has the stamina needed to hunt in harsh and extreme weather conditions in the mountains.

1. Characteristics of Styrian Rough-Haired Hound

　(1) Appearance characteristics

Physical Characteristics - The shoulder height of an adult male Styrian Rough-Coated Hound is 47cm-53cm, and the weight is 15kg-18kg; the shoulder height of an adult Styrian Rough-Coated Hound female dog is 45cm-51cm, and the weight is 13kg-17kg. Generally, the life span of a Styrian rough-coated hound is about 12 years. It is a medium-sized dog with strong muscles.

Head Characteristics - The Styrian Rough-Haired Hound has a richly feathered head, two almond-shaped eyes, and brown irises. The skull of the head is relatively round and the occipital bone is well developed. The muzzle is long, strong, and straight. The teeth have a strong bite and are arranged in a scissor shape. The ears are widely spaced apart and placed close to the sides of the head. The nose is not pure black, but a little brown.

Trunk Characteristics - The Styrian Rough-Haired Hound has a short, thick neck and is strong. The topline is smooth, with a slight arc, the back is straight and relatively wide, the waist is slightly rolled, the hips are slightly sloping, and the chest is deep and broad. The tail of the Styrian Rough-Coated Hound is medium in length, with a strong base and harmoniously integrated into the topline. The tail is not curled and is slightly raised in a sickle shape. The forerunner's legs are straight and muscular, and the shoulders are well laid back. The rear wheel is slightly tilted, the feet are not very big, the toes are arched, and the pads are very hard.

Coat characteristics - Styrian rough-coated hounds have long coats, rich hair all over the body, and rich hair decoration on the head. The color of the hair is brown and light yellow, with a small amount of white appearing on the chest.

　(2)Characteristics

The Styrian Rough-Coated Hound has a passionate personality, is confident and lively. It is an excellent hunting dog at work and a quiet and lovely companion dog in life. Have a strong curiosity about things around them and are eager to explore new things around them.

2. Price of Styrian Rough-Haired Hound

Styrian rough-coated hounds are only available in Austria. Currently, the ones on the domestic market are impure ones. They have to be imported from foreign countries, depending on whether the policy allows it. From this point of view, the price of dogs is actually quite expensive, more than 10,000 yuan. The hair is very rich,Medium-sized dogs can also be raised in cities. Just do enough outdoor exercise every day.