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Otterhound dog breed
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Bloodhound ancestors, and who is in turn one of the ancestors of the Airedale
Terrier. |
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Otterhound dog breed
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Appearance
The Otterhound is a large, rough-coated hound with an imposing head showing
great strength and dignity, and the strong body and long striding action fit for
a long day's work. They generally weigh between 80 and 120 pounds (36 to 54 kg).
It has an extremely sensitive nose, and is inquisitive and perseverant in
investigating scents. The Otterhound hunts its quarry on land and it has a
combination of characteristics unique among hounds; most notably a rough, double
coat and substantial webbed feet.
Temperament
They are basically big, friendly dogs with a unique bass voice that they
sometimes use to excess. Because Otterhounds were originally bred for hunting,
their most important characteristic is their ultrasensitive nose. As a result,
new owners of Otterhounds often find that their new dog gets into everything and
that the dog needs to be supervised or confined when unsupervised. The
Otterhound's hunting background means that it has energy and endurance,
requiring more energetic exercise than simply walking around the block. This is
a good breed for active people who have a lively sense of humor!
Health
The breed lives to between 10 and 13 years old, although some have reportedly
lived to be 15 or older.
Miscellaneous
There are only an estimated 1,000 or so Otterhounds in the world and somewhere
between 350 and 400 in the US. Even in the early 20th century, when otter
hunting was most popular as a sport, Otterhounds were not numerous. But they can
be good family dogs that simply demand a bit more training than some other
breeds
~From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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