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Native country : Great Britain
History
This large, shaggy breed is believed to be descended from the Saint Hubert Hound and French griffons (the Griffon Vendée and the Griffon Nivernais) imported to England before 1870 after receiving Harrier and Wirehaired Terrier blood. Otterhounds were developed to hunt otter, pursuing it even underwater. After otter hunting was banned in England around 1970, the breed became rare.
Description
Otterhounds are courageous, tenacious, and stubborn. They are very resistant to cold, love water, and are excellent swimmers. They can spend an entire day hunting in the water but can also gallop about on dry land. Kind, even-tempered, affectionate, and playful, they make wonderful companions. Otterhounds require firm training.
Advice
Otterhounds need lots of exercise and weekly brushing.
Function
Hunting dog. Companion dog.
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