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Breed Introduction

The English name of the Otterhound is Otterhound. The Otterhound is a tall, shaggy hunting dog. Its sense of smell is extremely acute, curious about scents, and its nature is amiable and calm. Otterhounds can catch prey on land and in water, particularly enjoying playing in water.

The Otterhound is a tall, shaggy hunting dog, with a magnificent head that demonstrates great strength and unmatched majesty, a sturdy body, and a long stride which enables it to work for long periods. Its sense of smell is extremely acute, curious about scents, and it can persistently investigate. Otterhounds can catch prey on land and in water, combining typical features such as a dense coarse double coat and sturdy, webbed feet.

The Otterhound may be a descendant of detection hunting dogs, possibly a hybrid of larger rough-coated dogs, ancient hunting hounds, and French water dogs. Different hunting dogs in England are used for various hunting activities, such as foxhounds, hare hounds, and wild boar detection dogs. Otterhounds were used to chase otters to their dens in cold water.

Otters are no longer considered harmful animals, so the Otterhound has lost its original function; fortunately, they have exciting new roles and are willing to become companions to humans. They can get along well with children and other animals, but this breed is often stubborn, especially when they see water.