The Hanoverian Hound is a German breed used in hunting. Even though it is known from medieval times, the development of this breed started in the 19th century by the gamekeepers around the city of Hanover.
The Hanoverian Hound is a solid-looking dog with a strong body. It appears heavy and sturdily built. This is a medium-sized dog with a massive head and broad skull. The skull is slightly domed and the brow bones are prominent. Its muzzle is long and large. Its jaws are powerful and massive. Its nose is dark with wide nostrils. The eyes are small and dark. The ears are set on high, large and rounded at the tips. The neck is really thick and solid and the chest is deep. The back is fairly arched and the trunk is long. The body is longer than taller. The upper part of the body looks more muscular than the other one. The legs are short, stable and muscular. The tail is long, thick at the base and slightly curved. Its gait is calm, precise and heavy. The coat is very short, smooth and dense. The colour of the hair is light to dark reddish-fawn.
There are several differences between the genders. The males are bigger and heavier than the females. They stand 19, 7 to 21, 7 inches tall (50-55 cm) whereas the females are 19 to 21 inches tall (48-53). Their average weight is 66 to 77 pounds (30-35 kg).
This hound is a serious worker and a devoted hunter. It adapts pretty well to different manners of tracking and it loves to be out there on the field with its master. It hunts alone as well as in packs. It is very persistent when tracking and it makes sure that the master will follow it whenever it founds a track. Due to its short legs, the dog can climb, walk fast and stay focused to its track by keeping close contact with the ground. Outside its job, this fellow is loyal to its family and it loves to spend its time being loved and cuddled.
This hound is suitable for families with older children or active people, in general. Although it has a good temperament, its abundant energy can harm people without wanting. It requires early training to tame some of its innate hunter instincts. It needs a firm owner who presents pack leader skills that can guide it. This worker needs a lot of space and will not adapt too well to apartment life. It needs direct contact with nature and it needs to consume its energy wisely. It requires daily exercises or, if you have the possibility, let it hunt.
The Hanoverians short coat does not need too much attention - just brush it from time to time and make sure its ears are clean and dry to prevent infection. It is a healthy breed that can live up to 12 years. The Hanoverian Hound is a working dog that is eager to track a prey any time and to please its master.
