Otterhound Puppies For Sale

Otterhounds are big, friendly,outgoing dogs who are very food-oriented. They are highly intelligent and excel at many doggie sports. Otterhounds can be a bit messy in the house, but they will love you enough to make up for it. Full-grown, they typically weigh 80-115 pounds and stand 24-27 inches tall.

Otterhounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They get along quite well with children but can sometimes be a little too rambunctious for toddlers. As for your felines, Otterhounds can learn to play nice if they are raised together, but should never be left alone to play outside where cats turn into fun things to chase. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Otterhounds are easygoing, but they are also very energetic and will require daily exercise. They especially love playing in water and would welcome a trip to your local lake. Otterhounds are also great competitors in doggie sports, especially tracking. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

An Otterhounds coat should be brushed weekly to cut back on shedding. You may also want to brush out their bearded face after they eat so food doesn’t get stuck. You’ll also need to bathe your Otterhound based on how often they jump into mud puddles or how smelly you think they are. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Otterhounds are best suited for a rural property or home with a large yard. Otterhounds can adapt to living both indoors and outdoors, but they should be allowed in the house when you’re around. They need plenty of space and are happiest in homes where they have a safe and secure backyard they can play in. They are fairly easy to train.