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23/09/2000
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Norwegian Hound


Other names : Dunker

Native country : Norway

History

To develop this breed, able to hunt rabbit by scent instead of sight, the Norwegian breeder W. Dunker is believed to have crossed a Russian Harlequin Hound with various keen-nosed hounds. The Norwegian Hound is popular in Scandinavia.

Description

Very robust and able to adapt to all types of weather and terrain, the Norwegian Hound is built for long-distance running rather than sprinting. He hunts hare. Even-tempered and kind, he makes a good companion.

Advice

He needs space and exercise, as well as regular brushing.

Function

Hunting dog. Companion dog.

In details...

Head:Cleanly cut, long, without loose skin. Slightly domed skull. Pronounced stop. Straight nosebridge. Long muzzle.
Ears:Medium in length, slightly rounded at the tips. Carried flat against the head.
Eyes:Fairly large, dark. Heterochromatic eyes are tolerated in the blue marbled (harlequin) variety.
Body:Longer than it is tall. Fairly long neck without dewlap. Spacious chest with well-rounded ribs. Broad, muscular loin. Well-muscled, slightly sloping croup.
Tail:Thick at the base, tapering toward the tip. Must be set on level with the topline.
Hair:Short, dense, straight, not too soft.
Coat:Black or blue marbled (harlequin), with fawn and white markings.
Size:Dog: 50 to 55 cm. (20-22 in).Bitch: 48 to 53 cm. (19-21 in).
Weight:20 25 kg (44-55 in).
Group:Scendthounds and related breeds



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