How to Identify a Hanoverian Scenthound

Hanoverian Scenthounds originated in Germany and are assigned to the hound group. In fact, today they are used entirely for hunting. [1] Although they are relatively unique dogs, they do share a few characteristics with other dog breeds. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Hanoverian Scenthound.

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Body Structure

  1. Hanoverian Scenthounds are usually somewhere between 19 to 21 inches (48 to 53 cm) tall, and they typically weigh anywhere from 79 to 99 pounds (36 to 45 kg). [2]
  2. Hanoverian Scenthounds should have a little wrinkling on their forehead and a skull that is rounded in a flat manner, broad, and gains width as it moves toward the back. The dog's occiput should be pronounced a very small amount, and when they are looked at in a side view, the dog's superciliary ridges should be defined in a distinct manner. [3]
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  3. Hanoverian Scenthounds should have high-set, broad ears that are medium in length, and they should hang near the dog's head and not twist. The ears should feel smooth in texture, and you should notice ear tips that are rounded in a blunt way. [4]
  4. Hanoverian Scenthounds should have eyes that are not set deep or prominent, with irises that are dark brown in color. [5]
  5. Hanoverian Scenthounds should have a long, high-set tail that is not curved much. The tail should appear strong at the point it is set on, and you should also notice that, going towards the tail tip, the dog's tail should taper gradually. [6]
  6. Overall, Hanoverian Scenthounds should appear powerful and proportioned well, with front and back limbs that are muscled strongly and set well. Their gait should be flexible and have a lot of drive. When the dog is galloping, their gait should also cover ground. [7]
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Coat

  1. Hanoverian Scenthounds should be a deer-red color that may be anywhere from light to dark, and the dog should also be brindled in a somewhat intense manner. The dog may or may not have a mask, and you may notice white patches on the dog's forechest that are small in size. [8]
  2. Hanoverian Scenthounds should have a coat that is anywhere from coarse to harsh in texture, though the back edges of the dog's upper thighs should be relatively more coarse, and the dog's underside and tail should also be more coarse, with the dog's underside having hair that is only slightly more coarse. [9]
  3. Overall, Hanoverian Scenthounds should have a thick coat that is short in length, and the back edges of the dog's upper thighs should have a length that is relatively longer. In addition, you should notice dense hair on the dog's tail and hair on their underside that is slightly longer in length. [10]
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Temperament

  1. Hanoverian Scenthounds are known to have a good sense of smell, and they may follow any scent they find, which is why they need to be kept on a leash if they are outside and not in a fenced in area to prevent them from wandering away. [11]
  2. Hanoverian Scenthounds are known to be loyal and devoted to their family. Because they are so loyal and devoted, they may develop separation anxiety, so this is something to be aware of. [12]
  3. Hanoverian Scenthounds are known to act discerning or aloof around strangers, and it may take them some time to get used to people who are new to them. This wariness is also part of the reason why they are a good watchdog. [13]
  4. Hanoverian Scenthounds may be independent and stubborn, and as a result, they may be difficult to train. [14]
  5. Since Hanoverian Scenthounds were bred for working, they tend to do best with a job of some sort, such as, for example, nosework or therapy work. [15]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/hanoverian-scenthound/
      2. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/hanoverian-scenthound/
      3. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/213g06-en.pdf
      4. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/213g06-en.pdf
      5. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/213g06-en.pdf
      6. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/213g06-en.pdf
      7. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/213g06-en.pdf
      8. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/213g06-en.pdf
      9. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/213g06-en.pdf
      1. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/213g06-en.pdf
      2. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/hanover-hound-temperament/
      3. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/hanover-hound-temperament/
      4. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/hanover-hound-temperament/
      5. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/hanover-hound-temperament/
      6. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/hanover-hound-temperament/

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