Human orientation
Average-high rating: calm, confident, works in pairs with people, reserved towards strangers. Behavior depends on upbringing.
THE PAW CATALOG
Hanoverian bloodhound
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History of the Hanoverian bloodhound breed
Origin: Germany
The ancestors of the breed can be traced back to the ancient hound leaders of Central Europe who hunted deer and boar during the time of Charlemagne. After the appearance of firearms, dogs were adapted to search for wounded animals, so they were called bloodhounds. The name was approved in 1885, at the same time the Hirschmann Union was born. In 1912, the breed was crossed with the Bavarian Mountain Hound. FCI recognized it in 1964.
The Hanoverian Bloodhound is a calm, confident hound for finding wounded animals on a blood trail. Males are 50-55 cm, females are 48-53 cm, the coat is short, from light to dark reddish-fawn, often with a tiger shade. Discreet with strangers, persistent on the trail. Needs real work and not suitable for city life.
SizeBig
OriginGermany
Life is nearby
It feels best for a hunter or an active family with a large plot. A city apartment does not suit him: without work, he quickly loses shape. He is attached to his people, reserved with strangers.
Walks
Daily long walks and meaningful olfactory work are required. This is a bloodhound that feels best where it works regularly.
Training
Balanced, concentrated and persistent. When searching, he is single-minded and difficult to distract. Training is based on repetition and patience, and special search work is better entrusted to an experienced instructor.
Care
Short hair is combed once a week. Ears are examined, nails are trimmed, teeth are cleaned regularly. After working in the undergrowth, the skin is checked for ticks and scratches.
Children
Calm and balanced, but strict working nature is not always suitable for noisy games. Children behave discreetly, so contacts need supervision.
Other animals
Friendly to other dogs. The hunting instinct is aimed at the trail, therefore it is better not to leave small animals and wild inhabitants of the yard with it unattended.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average Score: Tenacious on the trail, yet independent, so patience and repetition are required.
Zooaggression
Average score: friendly with dogs, but small animals need control due to hunting instinct.
Health and reproductive risks
The survival rate of the Hanoverian bloodhound breed in the British cohort is not comparable. The absence of the described risks does not guarantee the absence of hereditary diseases, so the breeder is asked for the results of the parents' examinations.
Ease of care
Average score: Short coat is easy, but requires long walks and ear and skin checks.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: detailed data on hereditary diseases of the Hanoverian bloodhound breed are scarce. Ask the breeder for documentary results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: for the Hanoverian bloodhound breed, the load is selected according to age and condition. Limping, pain or reluctance to move is a reason to consult a veterinarian.
Eyes and heart
The preventive examination for the Hanoverian bloodhound covers the eyes, heart and ears; the breed club and veterinarian will tell you how often to do special checks.
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