• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Otterhounds: A hardy ancient British scent hound having long pendulous ears and a thick coarse, waterproof,  shaggy coat with an oily undercoat. They were bred for hunting otters in order to maintain the trout supply in rivers.
  • They are great swimmers with webbed feet and the ability to swim for hours without stopping
  • Otters nearly became extinct, as did the otterhounds. Otters were made a protected species in 1978
  • Temperament: Independent, inquisitive, bold, exuberant, affectionate and intelligent
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Otterhounds range from 85 - 155 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 24 - 27 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Otterhounds and Nicknames:
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Otterhounds: The coat is weatherproof and normally rough, harsh and dense and comes in a range of colors including black and tan, blue and tan, black and cream, occasional liver, tan and liver, tan and white
• Fact 7 - Life of Otterhounds: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 13 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Otterhounds is the Hound dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Otterhounds as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Otterhounds suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Otterhounds are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Gastric Torsion
  • - Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (abnormal development of joints referred to as CHD - Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia)
• Fact 12 - There is documented evidence that King John of England kept the first packs of Otterhounds in 1212
• Fact 13 - Breeding Otterhounds for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Otterhounds

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