Cretan Hound Breed Information & Characteristics

The Cretan Hound is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

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

Independent
Gentle
Affectionate
Hard working

Cretan Hound dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Cretan Hound. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Cretan Hound dog is one of the best choice if you want a good watchdog. This breed will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

Island of Crete (Greece)

Unknown

Ancient Times

Brown
Amber

Black

White
Fawn
Black
Gray
Brown
Brindle
Pied

Cretan Hounds are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Cretan Hound can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Cretan Hound dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Cretan Hound is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)

Ear Infections
Eye Problems

Eye examination
Full Physical Examination
Ear Tests and Myringotomy Tests
Ophthalmic Examination
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Cretan Hounds may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

The Cretan Hound is a breed known for its tendency towards being antisocial. These dogs typically prefer solitude and may not enjoy constant interaction with people. They may not be suitable for households with a lot of social activity or for people who are looking for a dog that enjoys the company of others.

The Cretan Hound dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Cretan Hound breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

The Cretan Hound is a dog that is known for its low drooling tendency. If you dislike drool marks on your clothing, the Cretan Hound could be a suitable choice for you.

The Cretan Hound is a vocal breed, with a tendency to bark and howl frequently. They may not be the best fit for those seeking a quiet companion. Their barks can vary and can indicate different emotions and needs.

These dogs are known for their strong territorial instinct and protective nature. They will fiercely defend their territory and are highly alert and vigilant against any perceived threat to their home and family.

Walks & hiking, Fetch, Walk

Cretan 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 Cretan Hound, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Cretan Hounds usually need at least 120 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 Cretan Hound is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Cretan 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
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 40-60 pound (18 - 27 kg) Cretan Hound feed 3 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 Cretan Hound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Cretan Hound is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Cretan Hound breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

Cretan Hound dogs are a less sensitive breed known for their adaptability and resilience. They tend to be less affected by new environments, people and noises. They can make great companions for families or individuals looking for a balanced and less sensitive pet that are not as demanding as highly sensitive breeds.

It's not recommended to keep the Cretan Hound in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Cretan Hounds living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

A Cretan Hounds typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Cretan Hounds are not cat friendly dogs.

Cretan Hounds are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Cretan Hounds are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Cretan Hounds are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Cretan Hounds will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Cretan Hounds have an average level of playfulness. The Cretan Hounds, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Cretan Hound may require more time, repetition and patience to learn commands than other breeds, and can be challenging to teach new things, but with patience and consistency, they can be trained.