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Otterhound overview
The Otterhound originated in Britain for the purpose of hunting otter, once thought to be a pest. This required the hounds frequently to enter water.
Dense, well-insulated coat which will need regular attention.
Cheerful disposition and enjoys human company, but can be stubborn, especially when around water. The Otterhound is considered to be a vulnerable breed.
Origin
United Kingdom
Breed Group
Biological data
Weight
Male: 95-111 lbs.
41-50 kg..
Female: 65-90 lbs.
29-41 kg.
Height
Male: 67 cm (shoulder).
24-27 inches.
Female: 60 cm (shoulder).
23-26 inches.
Colours, markings and patterns
All recognized hound colours permissible: whole coloured, grizzle, sandy, red, wheaten, blue: these may have slight white markings on head, chest, feet and tail tip.
White hounds may have slight lemon, blue or badger pied markings.
Other colours include black and tan, blue and tan, black and cream, occasional liver, tan and liver, tan and white.
Colours not permissible: liver and white, a white-bodied hound with black and tan patches distinctly separate.
Pigment should harmonise though not necessarily blend with coat colour; for example, a tan hound may have a brown nose and eye rims.
A slight butterfly nose permissible (a dark nose speckled with flesh colour).
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Otterhound – Breed standard
The below links are external
AKC, FCI, CKC
Otterhound references and further reading
Netherlands
Dutch Friends of the Otterhound
USA
Otterhound Club of America
UK
The Otterhound
Otterhound Club
Please get in touch
If you are an animal photographer, an expert on Otterhound dogs or a breeder, we would love to hear from you. We strive to have all the latest, most helpful and accurate information on our website, but nobody is perfect, so we do ask for your feedback if we can improve our website.
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AP-LWDBQN - Otterhound side view in studio
Photo © Animal Photography, Sam Clark
