- Hanover Hound
Infobox Dogbreed
altname = Hanoverian Hound
Hanoverian Scenthound
Hannover'scher Schweisshund
country =Germany
fcigroup = 6
fcinum = 213
fcisection = 2
fcistd = ?
name = Hanover Hound
ukcgroup = Scenthound Breeds
ukcstd = ?The Hanover Hound is a breed of
dog sometimes referred to as a Hanoverian Hound. It is a hunting and tracking dog descended from bloodhounds of medieval times. It was first introduced into France in the 1980s and is still a very rare breed. It was cross-bred with theBavarian Hound , and given rise to theBavarian Mountain Hound .Description
Appearance
These short-haired dogs range in colour from light to dark reddish fawn with a brindled appearance. They may also have a mask. Overall, the Hanoverian Hound is sturdily built with a large head, strong jaws and a deep chest. Their weight ranges from 36-45 kg (80-99 lbs). Males range in size from 50-55 cm (19-22 inches) while females are slightly smaller, about 48-53 cm (18-21 inches).
Temperament
Like any
working dog , the Hanover Hound fares best living in an area where he can get lots of exercise and would not be ideal for city living. They are calm and loyal, but described as persistent and single-minded when tracking.References
#cite web | title=Hanoverian Hound
url=http://www.furrycritter.com/resources/dogs/Hanoverian_Hound.htm | accessmonthday=November| accessyear=2005
#cite web | title= Breeds of Dogs: Hanoverian Hound
url=http://www.thebreedsofdogs.com/HANOVERIAN_HOUND.htm | accessmonthday=November| accessyear=2005
#cite web | title=Hanoverian Hound Info
url=http://pethealth.petwellbeing.com/wiki/Hanover_Hound | accessmonthday=January| accessyear=2008External links
* [http://www.hund.ch/fotos/fhanoverianhound.htm Hanoverian Hound Foto Album]
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