Otterhound Dog Breed: A Rare Breed That Makes A Wonderful Family Pet: The Friendly and Clown-Like Otterhound

Hunting otters with Otterhounds became popular with fishermen in the year 1360 because the otters were stealing their fish. They were bred to have the characteristics of a Collie (intelligence), Beagle (patience) Foxhound (stamina), Retriever (wisdom), Pointer (nose), Newfoundland (strength in the water), and Bulldog (courage). These dogs are large, weighing up to 115 pounds and standing about two and a half feet tall, with long, waterproof hair, a large nose for scenting, and strong legs for swimming. They come in seven colors and six different markings. These colors range from lemon to white, black, and tan and the markings include silver, grizzle, badger, and many more combinations.