Otterhound
Also called Otter Hound
- Great with kids
- Needs space
The Otterhound is a large and athletic breed of dog that was originally bred in England for hunting otters. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 64–115 lb (29–52 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 23–27 in (58–69 cm)
- Life span
- 10–13 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom (Medieval period)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools sometimes
Temperament
Affectionate
Amiable
Boisterous
Even-tempered
Inquisitive
Persevering
Coat colours
Black and cream, black and tan, blue, blue and tan, grizzle, liver, red, sandy, tan and liver, tan and white, wheaten and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 75–115 lb (34–52 kg) | 64–99 lb (29–45 kg) |
| Height | 24–27 in (61–69 cm) | 23–26 in (58–66 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for an Otterhound
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Breeds of a similar size
All large breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Otterhound - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- OTTERHOUND Official UKC Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Otterhound - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Otterhound Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Otterhound Dog Breed Health and Care - PetMD (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).