Otterhound

Origin

United Kingdom

Attractive to:

An outdoor-loving owner living in a rural area with plenty of space and possibly a lake.

Not the best for:

Anyone wanting an easy-to-find puppy. In 2020, there were only 7 Otterhound puppies registered with the Kennel Club.

Aliases:

None

Cross between:

None

Size:

Large
People will amusingly say "You should put a saddle on it!"

Exercise Needs:

High (Two hours or more)
Without sufficient mental and physical exercise will probably do the wall of death around the living room!

Coat:

Spikey
If not hand stripped will go fluffy. If you don't pluck their fur in the old fashioned way they transform from spikey to soft.

Shedding:

Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!

Life expectancy:

10 years

Good first dog?:

No