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Otterhound
- http://www.otterhoundclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Kennel-Club-2014-Otterhound-Health-Survey.pdf
- http://www.otterhoundclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Otterhound-Population-Analysis-2015.pdf
- http://www.otterhoundclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Otterhound-Population-Analysis.pdf
- The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch
- Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
- Finland
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UK: Husbandry and Breeding
Brief Description:
The Otterhound is an old British dog breed. The origins are not known. It is a scent hound and is currently recognised by the Kennel Club as a Vulnerable Native Breed... Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otterhound
It is estimated there are approximately 850 - 900 Otterhounds in the world today. The registration figures worldwide can be found in the Otterhound Database located on the US Otterhound Club website as they are supplied with official registrations from around the world.
Links to Breed Descriptions:
The Rare Otterhound: https://therareotterhound.wordpress.com/
Other Names for Breed:
Chien de loutre
Perro de nutria
Otterhund
Country of Origin and Parent Breed Club:
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Health and Well-Being:
Health Resources
Also see the club's Health survey - population analysis links
Health Tests: CHIC
AKC - Club information: Otterhound Club of America: Otterhound Health Surveys from 1996 and 2003
The Otterhound Club UK's Health Reports page which includes links to recent year's health reports:
HEALTH REPORT 2009 | HEALTH REPORT 2010 | HEALTH REPORT 2011 | HEALTH REPORT 2012 | HEALTH REPORT 2013 | HEALTH REPORT 2014 | HEALTH REPORT 2015 as well as other information on hips, elbows and husbandry.
Breed Standards:
There are numerous breed standards. The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.
Three of the major international standards are:
Breed-Specific Statistics:
US: Otterhound Club of America: Database: http://www.otterhound.org/Otterhound_Database.html
Finland: Database: Otterhound: http://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?R=294
Breeding/Health Strategy Documents:
Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:
Breed-Specific DNA Tests:
The Kennel Club list of DNA tests available for each breed along with an indication as to whether the test is part of the Assured Breeder Scheme (recommended or required) and whether it is recorded on the Kennel Club registration database: http://www.dogwellnet.com/content/_/health-and-breeding/screening-tests/dna/dna-tests-for-use-in-breeding-decisions/the-kennel-club-breed-specific-dna-tests-upd-r234
Breed-Specific Articles:
By: Eibhlin Glennon
Other Breed-Specific Webpages:
Includes numerous videos and quality breed information as well as a map of where the current Otterhound breeders in North America are located.
This site contains a library, health survey, and other pertinent health resources.
Be sure to see 'A Short History of the Otterhound' to learn about the development of these pack hounds in Europe and America.
AKC: Otterhound Collection: Archives
Interview - 2008 - 3 rare breeds including the Otterhound
Breed Clubs:
We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.
US: AKC: http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/otterhound/
Otterhound Club of America: http://www.otterhound.org/
Database: http://www.otterhound.org/Otterhound_Database.html
Finland: Association Club: Suomen Bassetkerho ry: http://suomenbassetkerho.com/
Breed Club: Suomen Saukkokoirat ry, Finlands Utterhundar rf: http://www.saukkokoirat.fi/
Database: http://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?R=294
Germany: Otterhound Fan Club Deutschland: http://otterhound-club.de.tl/
Netherlands: The Kweb Otterhounds: http://www.otterhound.nl
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