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Otterhound
Large · 36–54 kg
- Friendly
- Exuberant
- Boisterous
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- OtterhoundLarge
- Typical adult height
- Otterhound61–69 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Otterhound36–54 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Otterhoundfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- OtterhoundVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- OtterhoundVery lively
- Grooming
- OtterhoundSeveral times a week
- Shedding
- OtterhoundTends to shed a lot
- Training
- OtterhoundCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- OtterhoundCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- OtterhoundUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- OtterhoundA secure garden is strongly advised
- Owner experience
- OtterhoundBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- OtterhoundUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- OtterhoundUsually sociable with other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- OtterhoundVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.