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HYGEN HOUND

A BRIGHT HUNTING DOG, LIVELY COMPANION, AND RELIABLE HOUSE WATCHDOG FCI

Height range A more lightweight dog than the Norwegian Hound Head and snout
19–23 in (47–58 cm) (opposite), this breed from Ringerike and Romerike in shorter and wider
than Norwegian
Weight range eastern Norway is purpose built for the snowy Arctic Hound (opposite)
44–55 lb (20–25 kg)
expanses and has the stamina to bound through them tirelessly.
Life span 12 years Pretty compact like the Smålandsstövare (see p.155), this is a
Origin Norway quick-thinking hunter that loves long walks.
Thin, White blaze Black
soft, drop on head nose
ears with
rounded tips
Other colors

Yellow-red Black and tan Tail with black
shading and
Yellow-red coats have black white tip
shading. Dense, shiny,
harsh, red-
brown coat with
white markings

AMERICAN FOXHOUND

BRED FOR SPEED AND DISTANCE, THIS DOG NEEDS AN ENERGETIC OWNER AKC

Height range These dogs have the most respected of patrons—the first Hazel eyes
21–25 in (53–64 cm) president of the United States, George Washington. He bred them Moderate
stop
Weight range from French and English hounds to produce a taller and more
40–66 lb (18–30 kg)
athletic, stand-alone breed. American Foxhounds love running
Life span 12–13 years in packs, hunting alone, or competing in field trials.
Origin USA

Close, hard, white coat
with tan patches
Other colors
Straight,
square-cut
muzzle
Any color
Chest narrower
than English
Foxhound
(see p.158)

Long, broad,
drop ears
Foxlike feet with
well-arched toes

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