Choose a Papitese if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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

United States

Croatia

Papillon, Maltese

Unknown

Unknown

15th Century

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

White
Silver
Black
Brown
Fawn

Red
Fawn
Isabella

Papiteses have medium-length coats.

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

Wavy

Straight

A Papitese can have a litter of 3-5 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 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.

Portosystemic Shunt
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Food Allergies

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

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

Papiteses need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Fetch, Everythimg, Dog Parks

Walk play

Papiteses 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.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Papitese, it's at least 5 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 Posavac Hound, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Papiteses usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Posavac Hounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Papitese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

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

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

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Papitese 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.

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.

The average cost of a Papitese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Papitese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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 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.

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

Posavac Hound is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

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