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- Otterhounds can make great pets, if -
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- - you have a sense of humor (and a fair amount of patience).
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- - you aren't obsessed with keeping your house/clothes
spotless.
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- - you have a securely fenced yard.
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- - you just love that hound voice (and so do your neighbors!).
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- - you are looking for a pet and watchdog - but NOT a guard dog.
About OtterhoundsThe Otterhound is an old British
breed, with Bloodhound ancestors in its background, and is in turn
one of the ancestors of the Airedale Terrier. There are fewer than
1000 Otterhounds world wide.
This is a large, strong breed ranging in size from 65 pounds
and 24 inches at the shoulder for a small female to 125 pounds
and 28 inches for a large male. Otterhounds are affectionate
but don't demand attention all the time. They are generally
quite willing to include most two and four legged members of
the household in their notion of their "pack". While Otterhounds
can be good with kids, a young Otterhound is big and likely
to be klutzy and may not be the best companion for a wobbly
toddler or a frail elderly person.
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