This Otterhound Breed Guide was written by one of our experienced UK dog breeders. Prospective dog owners and breeders can use it to help decide whether the Otterhound is the correct dog for them. List all of our Otterhound breeders. The Otterhound is the king of water, its nose can detect a submerged trail that is half a day old.
Otterhounds can swim for hours.
With few otters now these great shaggy dogs are used on mink hence sometimes are called Mink hounds. But more and more have become redundant and almost jobless, and they are now an endangered species. Otterhounds wear a heavy, oily water repellent coat that resists cold and moisture. Webbed feet and a strong body also help them survive the wet conditions. Otterhounds make intelligent, faithful pets and are very gentle for their size.