Otterhound

FCI 294 . Large-sized Hounds

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The Otterhound It is a very old breed of dog from United Kingdom, has, among many other mixtures- within their ancestors to the race Airedale Terrier.

The name of this precious woolly, It just comes to the task for which it was created: the House of otters. This dog has a smell nearly as well developed as the Bloodhound. This breed was developed in England.

But like all dog breeds, changes and social advances always bring consequences in the case of Otterhound, It happened that the Otter hunting was banned in England, and if so few copies of this breed, with this ban the race saw very committed his existence.

Though, To avoid its extinction some race fans what they did was focus the hunting instinct of the Otterhoundtowards other types of prey.

The Otterhound It is a dog specializing in otters, extremely difficult and dangerous job.

Some experts suggest that the danger of the Otterhound is similar to the extinction of the Panda Bear.

It is a very small breed, It is estimated that they there are around 1.000 Otterhound in the world, of which from 350 and 400 they are in the U.S.. Even at the beginning of the 20th century, When was Otter hunting a popular sport, the Otterhound they were never numerous.

Today, this breed is considered as the most threatened by endangered United Kingdom, There are only 51 specimens born in 2006. Are on the list of most vulnerable native breeds of the UK Kennel Club and programmes are being carried out to save the race.

The Otterhound, is a dog large and strong, sometimes we could say, incombustible. It is capable of spending all day hunting in the water or running around the field, without showing even the slightest index of exhaustion.

It has a head big and strong with well marked bone.

Their eyes, intelligent and lively expression, vary in color depending on the coat. The ears, they are long, them it is hanging at the height of the eyes. They are set high and have a characteristic fold of the breed..

The tail, high insertion it takes her upright always to pay attention a State of alert, but when it is resting her leads hanging.

The hair of the Otterhound is long, has a length of 4 to 8 cm approximately. The mantle is double layer, the outdoor hair is dense, hard and waterproof and should be rough to the touch. The internal layer It is notorious and touch gives a feeling oilseed.

While, measures with respect to the height and weight, vary according to the club as a consensus we could say that the height the cross in the males is of approximately 69 cm and the females of 61 cm..

The average life expectancy the race is a little more than 10 years. A quarter tends to live in 12 to 15 years. Y, the case of a copy which he lived has been known to the 16 years of age.

The Otterhound, is a Hound very versatile, is generally used for the House of large dams, both individually and in a pack.

Its temperament It friendly and balanced, as long as you have enough physical exercise especially everything related to water, enjoy a lot swimming.

The Otterhound enjoy exercise, the routine. They are very good companion dogs for the family, but they must be kept in a secure property, that can jump fences of up 5 metres in height. They are not at all appropriate for life in apartment.

It is a excellent swimmer, he chased the otters swimming, using only the trail of bubbles that were leaving them diving as track.

This dog is a highly specialized breed who instinctively knows what has to do. Perhaps that is why they are a little stubborn and not always obedient.

They need plenty of exercise, preferably swimming. It is a working dog and needs to maintain a series of obligations or activities, a well-marked routine to avoid boredom and the emergence of destructive behaviors.

A good training is key to keep happy the dog and the family.

Observations

Despite having fame of stubborn, with a proper training is usually used also in civil defence tasks.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 294
• Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
• Section 1.1: Large-sized hound-type dogs.. Without working trial..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.1: Large-sized Hounds. ⓘ
• – AKC – Hound ⓘ
• – ANKC – Group 4 (Hounds) ⓘ
• – CKC – Group 2 – Hounds ⓘ
• – ​KC – Hound ⓘ
• – NZKC – Hound ⓘ
• – UKC – Scenthounds ⓘ

England, United Kingdom

13.10.2010

Use:

Big hound, strong, Built primarily for a long day of work on the water, but able to gallop on land.

General appearance:

It is great, straight-limbed and robust, its coat is rough, has a majestic head and a strong body. It moves with loamy and loose strides. Rough double coat and big feet are essential. Easy movement.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The distance from the tip of the truffle to the naso-frontal depression is somewhat shorter than the distance from the depression to the occiput.

Friendly and balanced.Signs of aggression and nervousness should be severely penalized.

Head:

Clearly outlined, imposing, higher than wide. The forehead does not have a bump or a scowl ; the expression is open and friendly. Except the truffle, the whole head is well covered with coarse hair that forms light mustaches and beard.

• Skull: Delicately pumped, neither thick nor exaggerated; rises from the naso-frontal depression to the slightly marked occipital protuberance.
• Depression links (Stop): Something marked, but without exaggeration.

facial region:

• Truffle: Long, windows wide open. Snout: Strong and deep.
• Lips: Belfos profusos, although not in excess.
• Jaws / Teeth: The jaws are strong, wide. Teeth are well aligned, and the joint is scissor-shaped, that is to say, that the upper incisors closely overlap the lower ones and are vertically implanted in the maxillae.
• Cheeks: Defined cheek bones.

EYES: They are of intelligent expression and moderately sunken. The conjunctiva is somewhat apparent. Eye color and eyelid edge pigment vary according to coat color (a blue and tan hound may have hazel eyes). Yellow eyes are not desirable.

EARS: They present unique characteristics of the breed. They are long, pendant and implanted at the level of the angle of the eye. They can reach the truffle when pulled forward, forming a characteristic fold. The tip bends or curls inwards giving a curious folded look. This is an essential point that should not go unnoticed. The ears are well covered with hair that forms bangs.

Neck:

It's long and powerful. It is delicately inserted in the well oblique and cleanly outlined shoulders . A slight double chin is acceptable.

Body:

Very strong.

• top line : Level.
• Back : wide.
• Pork loin : Short and strong.
• Breast : Deep ; rib cage is snug, quite deep and oval in shape ; not very wide, not too narrow. The ribs extend well back, which allows enough room for the heart and lungs.

Tail:

High implementation ; dog picks up when alert or on the move. Never curls over the back, but it can hang up when the dog is resting. It is thick at the base and tapers to the tip ; the caudal bones extend to the hock ; carries it straight, or in a slight curve. The hair on the lower part of the tail is longer and more abundant than that on the upper part.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• Shoulder: Definedand well oblique.
• forearms: Strong bones, straight from elbow to ground. 
• Metacarpus: Strong and well oblique.
• Previous feet: Large, rounded, with well arched toes and thick pads; they do not deviate either outwards or inwards. The interdigital skin must be visible.

LATER MEMBERS:

• General appearance: They are very strong and muscular; views from any angle, the position should not be too wide, not too narrow. Posterior angulation is moderate. When the dog maintains a natural position, the hind limbs, from hock to ground, they are perpendicular.
• Thighs: They are very muscular.
• Metatarsus: Hocksin very low position, and they do not deviate even inwards, nor out.
• Hind feet: Only slightly smaller than the previous ones. Large, rounded, with well arched toes and thick pads; they do not deviate either outwards or inwards. The interdigital skin must be visible.

Movement:

To step, the movement is very loose with the feet close to the ground; immediately go into an active trot, agile, regular, of very long strides. The gallop is uniform and strides of exceptional length.

Mantle

Fur: It is long of 4 to 8 cm., dense, rough, hard, but not wire hair. It is waterproof, hair texture is between straight and rough. Smoother textured hair on the head and lower part of the limbs is natural. The undercoat of hairs is apparent, a slightly greasy texture may appear, both in the outer layer and in the inner layer of hairs. Hair must not be trimmed and trimmed for display; presentation must be natural.

Color: All recognized hound colors accepted: solid color, grey, sandy, red, wheat, blue. They may have slight white marks on the head, the chest, the feet and the tip of the tail.

White hounds may have slight lemon markings, blue or badger. black and tan, Blue and fire, black and cream, sometimes liver, fawn and liver, fawn and white. The following colors are not allowed: liver (brown) and white, a white hound with black patches and clearly separated tan markings. The pigment must harmonize, although not necessarily combined with the color of the coat; for example, a tawny hound may have brown eyes and noses. The slightly depigmented nose is allowed.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

• In males approximately 69 cm. (27 inches),
• In females approximately 61 cm. (24 inches).

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.

• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

The latest changes are in bold.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Otterhound (English).
2. Otterhound (French).
3. Otterhound (German).
4. Otterhound (Portuguese).
5. Otterhound (español).