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03 Otterhound Physical Description




Description

This article is from the Otterhounds Breed FAQ, by klamb@csn.org (Kiki Lamb).

03 Otterhound Physical Description

For details please refer to the complete AKC breed standard.

The Otterhound is a large, strong breed (with a considerable size
range within the breed). Males are generally in the 95 to 115 pound
range and 26-28 inches at the shoulder, with females 65 to 100 pounds
and 24-26 inches at the shoulder. The length of the outer coat varies
from 2 to 6 inches, with a woolly undercoat. Otterhounds come in
several different color combinations, with the most common being some
variation on black and tan grizzle.

 

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