Otterhound
Breed Profile
Size: Large
Origin: England
Colour: Any hound colour
Lifespan: 12 years
The Otterhounds are amiable, cheerful, affectionate, independent and even-tempered.
Owner's Guide
These happy, shaggy dogs are good swimmers and have a coat that keeps out the cold. Otterhounds are good-natured and amiable, but following scents and hunting are high on the list of things they like to do best.
Originally bred to hunt otters.
Special characteristics
Active and interested in scents, the Otterhound is happy to completely submerge in water.
Exercise requirements
High. Enjoys running and swimming
Attitude to
Owners: independent, affectionate
Children: good, tolerant
Other pets: may be problematic with small pets
Strangers: friendly
Unfamiliar dogs: friendly
Perfect owner
Active, easy-going, affectionate owner who is able to provide safe places for this dog to run and swim.
Potential problems
May be difficult to control on walks.
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