Overview:

Otterhounds are extremely friendly dogs which are very good as family pet. They naturally look rough and require plenty of exercise. An Otterhound is not the ideal obedient dog but is friendly and very intelligent.

Country of origin:

Great Britain

Size type:

Large dog breeds

Character:

The coat is rough and weather-resistant. All recognized hound colours are permitted, including plain grey, blue, red, wheaten, sandy, black and tan, and blue and tan.

Breed group:

Hound dog breeds (AKC)

Scenthound dog breeds (UKC)

Height:

67cm for dogs and 63cm for bitches

Weight:

41-50kg for dogs and 29-41kg for bitches

Temperament:

The Otterhound is a friend to all-other dogs, the family pets, children and people in general.

Coat:

The coat is rough and weather-resistant. All recognized hound colours are permitted, including plain grey, blue, red, wheaten, sandy, black and tan, and blue and tan.

Care:

The Otterhound must not be clipped because it is supposed to look natural; therefore brush it as little as possible.

Training:

The Otterhound is not exactly the most obedient dog you could wish for but that does not prevent you from being able to succeed with basic training.

The best results are achieved with a soft but consistent hand. Enthusiasts for the Otterhound call this “training with an iron fist in a velvet glove” they have a good scenting nose, are ideally suited to drag-hunting or searching.

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