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23/09/2000

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Hygen Hound

Other names : Hygenhund

Native country : Norway

History

This superb hunting dog was named after Hygen, the man who developed the breed in the nineteenth century by crossing the German Hölsteiner Hound with other scenthounds. The breed was then crossed with the more lightweight Norwegian Hound. The Hygen Hound is rare outside his native country.

Description

This lively breed with great stamina is a distance runner. He can follow a trail to find wounded game. He hunts all sorts of quarry on all kinds of terrain in all types of weather. A fine watchdog, he is also a good companion.

Advice

He needs space and lots of exercise.

Function

Hunting dog.

In details...

Head:Neither heavy nor long, a bit broad. Slightly domed skull. Very pronounced stop. Straight nosebridge. Broad, fairly short muzzle. Tight lips.
Ears:Wide, fairly short, moderately thick. Front edge lying against the cheek.
Eyes:Medium-sized, dark or hazel.
Body:Compact. Strong neck, slight dewlap. Deep, long chest. Loin strong and muscular. No tuck-up. Short, straight, strong back. Long, broad, slightly rounded croup.
Tail:Thick at the base, tapering toward the tip. Carried gaily, but not curled over the back.
Hair:Short, dense, glossy, slightly harsh to the touch.
Coat:Brown or yellowish-red, with or without black shading. Black and tan. The two colors may be combined with white. White with tan and yellow markings or white with black and tan markings. All these colors are of equal value.
Size:Dog: 47 to 55 cm.Bitch: slightly smaller.
Weight:20 to 25 kg ( 44-55 lb).
Group:Scendthounds and related breeds