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COUNTRY:
Norway
WEIGHT:
44-55 pounds
HEIGHT:
191/2-23^2 inches
COAT:
Short, shiny and dense
COLOR:
Tricolor, with white predominating
OTHER
NAMES: Halden Hound
REGISTRY:
FCI
GROUP:
Hound
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Norwegian scenthounds
have been popular hunting dogs in their native land since the 1800s, but
have never gained a following elsewhere. The Haldenstovare was named after
the town of Halden, where the breed was developed from indigenous hounds
and foxhounds. A graceful and rather lightweight hunter, he is used especially
for fast chases over wide open spaces—even in snow.
He has a clean,
dry head and neck without ex-cess skin, and moderately long ears that
reach the middle of the muzzle when pulled forward. The body should give
the impression of supple power, with a deep chest and ribs carried well
back, wide muscular loin and straight, strongly boned legs. Feet are particularly
important because of the terrain he must hunt. Toes are high and tight
but long enough to grip the snow, and there must be dense hair between
the toes for protection. In color, the white must predominate. Black patches
occur on the head and body, and the tan is limited to the spots above
the eyes, on the cheeks, legs and breast, and under the ears and vent.
Color is quite important in this breed, since the predominantly white
hound is distinctly different from most of the darker hued Scandinavian
stovare.
Although a
fine hunter, numbers of this native Norwegian hound are limited. Because
of their relative scarcity, promoters warn that great care must be used
in breeding programs to prevent various inheritable defects.
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