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Hanoverian Hound (Hannoverscher Schweisshund)
Medium Breed
The Hanoverian Hound is a calm and assured breed. It is loyal to its owners and becomes very attached to them. Its sensitivity with its owners is just one of the reasons this breed is so loved.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Germany
Weight
Males 30-40 kgs/66-88 lbs; Females 25-35 kgs/55-77 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 50-55 cm/20-22 inches; Females 48-53 cm/19 1/4 - 21 1/4 inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Short, thick, coarse to harsh hair
Markings
Light to dark deer-red, more or less intensely brindled with or without a mask. White patches on the chest can be found.
Lifespan
12 years
The Hanoverian Hound is an excellent hunter with a fine nose, able to follow the faintest of scents.
Temperament
The Hanoverian Hound is a dedicated hunting breed and is a scent hound used for tracking wounded game with utter dedication. It has a high level of concentration when working and forms an extremely close bond with its handler. It is discerning with strangers and its loyalty is given totally to its master. It is calm and has an assured temperament and will work alone or in a pair. Even though it is obedient, firm and consistent training is required from an early age.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Hanoverian Hound is a good-looking breed with a temperament suited to hunting, which it loves. The Hanoverian Hound was originally bred for hunting and, specifically, tracking.
- A very good hunting dog
- Can make a good companion to an individual
- No trimming or stripping required
- Happy in most climates
- Not suited to apartment lifestyle
- Not good for novice owners
- Best with acreage
- Requires sufficient daily exercise