Otterhounds!

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#1. "The Otterhound is a large scent hound."
#2. "The body is slightly rectangular in shape."
#3. "The large head is fairly narrow."
#4. "The large nose is dark with wide nostrils."
#5. "The teeth should meet in a scissors bite."
#6. "The deep set eyes have a color that complements the coat of the dog. Dogs with darker rims have darker eyes and those that have liver or slate pigment have hazel eyes."
#7. "The low-set, long ears reach at least to the top of the nose and are folded, hanging down loosely."
#8. "The muscular neck has an abundant dewlap."
#9. "The long tail is set high, thicker at the base tapering to a point."
#10. "The webbed feet are deep and thick, with arched toes."
#11. "The Otterhound has a double coat that is 3-6 inches (8-16 cm.) long. The oily outer coat is rough, course, and dense with a broken appearance. The undercoat is water resistant and soft. The dog has a shaggy face and bushy eyebrows. The coat comes in all hound colors including but not limited to grizzle or wheaten with black markings."
#12. "The Otterhound is fearless and animated."
#13. "Devoted to their families and good with children."
#14. "Friendly, loving and happy with a lot of spirit, they make good companions."
#15. "They are a friend to all other dogs, family pets, children and people in general, however do to their hunting instincts they will chase non-canine animals. They can however get along with cats in the family."
#16. "They are affectionate and intelligent."
#17. "Because the Otterhound was never traditionally kept as a pet, it is not among the most responsive of breeds."
#18. "Training the Otterhound takes patience. Use the classic "Iron fist in a velvet glove" approach when training this dog."
#19. "The Otterhound is a low-key dog that can function as a quiet companion."
#20. "They like to roam and use their noses and have a tendency to snore."
#21. "Otterhounds have a harmonious, boisterous and powerful voice that carries for long distances. It likes to bay; though he doesn't bark excessively."
#22. "A great swimmer they can swim for hours without resting even in cold water. They will dive into the water seeking their prey."
#23. "Height: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm.)"
#24. "Weight: 66-115 pounds (30-52 kg.)"
#25. "The Otterhound is not recommended for apartment life. They are relatively inactive indoors if they have sufficient exercise. They do best with at least a large, well fenced yard. It can sleep outdoors in temperate or cool climates if given a good shelter."
#26. "The Otterhound needs a lot of daily exercise in a safe area or on a leash, and if possible, frequent swimming. They need to be taken on a daily walk or jog. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. They have a tendency to forget everything in the chase after an interesting scent is discovered, so therefore they should only be allowed to run free off the leash where they can be controlled and kept safe. They should have a well fenced yard and make excellent jogging companions."
#27. "Life Expectancy: About 10-12 years."
#28. "To avoid matting, the Otterhound's weather-resistant coat should be combed or brushed at least weekly. It may need its beard washed more frequently. The coat is suppose to look natural and therefore should not be clipped. This breed is an average shedder."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/otterhound.htm
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