Portrait of an Otterhound looking to the left with mouth open and tongue sticking out.
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Otterhound

The Otterhound is a large scenthound breed from England known for exceptional tracking abilities and incredibly rare status as an endangered breed. With only a few hundred registered Otterhounds worldwide, this extremely rare breed was historically developed to assist hunters in pursuing and capturing otters, hence their name. Otterhounds are characterized by their shaggy and waterproof double coat, which protects challenging terrains and…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Hound Dogs
Height
24 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight
80 - 115 pounds
Life Span
10 to 13 years
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