Otterhound Puppies

The Otterhound isn't very shy and loves having its presence known. These dogs love company and get very excited when being loved on or shown attention. Otterhounds are very loud dogs that do better in a ‘guard dog’ setting over a quiet, domestic life.

The Otterhound is known to be one of the healthier large dog breeds. The biggest issue these dogs face is bloat, a condition where the stomach can fill with liquid or gas and twist up around the inside of their bodies. Aside from bloat, common problems like small infections are some of the Otterhound's biggest worries.

Having a large and securely fenced yard is essential for your Otterhound so they can run around unrestrained. These dogs love long walks where they can sniff around and meet new people. This breed loves to swim and enjoys exercises that include mental stimulation.

The Otterhound's shaggy coat should be brushed at least once a week to keep shedding to a minimum and to prevent fur from matting.

Otterhounds are moderate shedders that shed more in the spring and fall. Because these dogs shed throughout the year, they are not a good fit for households with allergies.

Otterhounds have pointed noses and thick coats that do very well in water. They also have floppy ears and webbed paws that help in and outside the river.

In the past, Otterhounds were cherished by kings and squires alike for their fine hunting abilities and natural-born talent in the water. They were great at hunting otters and their fine noses could even track underwater scents for many miles upriver. These dogs have thick coats that are great for keeping water out of their skin. Otterhounds did so well at hunting otters that the species almost went extinct, leading to otter hunting being banned. Squires would raise entire packs of Otterhounds to go about their hunting trips, often coming back with many 20 lb or heavier animals. Otterhounds became cherished in the royal community and large members of the ‘sporting dog’ breed type.