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| Breed Group : | Hounds |
| Weight : | male: 115 lbs ( 52 kg ) ; female : 80 lbs ( 36 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 27 inches ( 68 centimeters ); female: 24 inches ( 61 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The Otterhound is very nice to children. They treat the family members very well and the other animals living in the house too. Unlike other dog breeds, this dog is very friendly to cats and does not consider them as prey. However, they use to run after smaller creatures. They are loyal to their masters and are also responsible. On the one hand, historians say that this dog breed come from France. They say that this dog looks familiar to the old Vendeen hound when it comes to coat and body. |
| Breed Character Information : | The character that the Otterhound breed possesses is its being lively and jolly as well. Usually, they make people happy because of their being friendly and intelligent. They are independent that is why they are sometimes hard to train.They also have to be trained to be with other people to develop their social life. |
| Breed Coat Information : | Just like the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, the Otterhound Breed has its double coat. It is shaggy because of its roughness and coarseness. However, the undercoat of this dog breed is very wooly, giving it a soft to touch appearance. Their coat should be taken care of very well. You have to read about the proper care of small dogs. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | The Otterhound Breed is not like the other dogs which can be used as watch dogs. They are friendly and very good companion but they are only to stay with the family as a friend and not a guard. However, they can alert the family because of their barking. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | Those people who would want to adopt this kind of puppy will definitely have to study its character, overview, proper care, activity, and training, temperament, etc. so that they can closely take care of it. Doing research is a good start to be a good owner. We can be really sure that you can take care of the dog properly if you are aware of the things to do in it. |
| Breed Activity Information : | Swimming and Running are the hobbies of this dog breed that is why a large yard is recommended. Long walk should also be done as a form of good exercise. This is a very active breed that’s why it is recommended that the trainer should be patient. |
| Breed Care Information : | It is not necessary that you have to brush the coat everyday. Twice a week is enough just to avoid the coat to mat. Do not clip the coat if the Otterhound breed if it will be used for show. To avoid the beard from caking, it is necessary that you wash it frequently. Consider these tips for the good of your pet. |
| Breed Training Information : | Training requires patience in the part of the trainer. They do not respond if they are treated harshly by their trainer. Although this dog is very friendly, it is sometimes stubborn but intelligent. They are independent that is why their attention is hard to catch. |
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