Hanoverian

 

Summary

• Hanoverian Game Tracker is a dedicated tracker dog that is very persistent.
• The breed is naturally reserved, but not fearful or aggressive, and is also known for its high loyalty.
• It originates from the German Leithund from the Middle Ages and has been purebred since approx. 1850.
• The Hanoverian is a calm dog that requires a lot of contact with its handler and family.
• The breed has a breed-typical strong and well-proportioned body, and it has minimal fur grooming.

History

The Hanoverian Gamehound has its origins in the German Leithund from the Middle Ages and has been purebred since 1850. The breed is not widespread in Norway, but it has a long history as a tracking dog.

Characteristics and Mentality

The Hanoverian is known for its calm nature and requires a lot of contact with its handler and family. It is initially somewhat reserved towards strangers, but not afraid or aggressive. The breed has good game acuity and is very concentrated during the hunt. It shows a distinct loyalty to the hunter. Hanoverian Game Tracker is primarily used as a search dog for hoofed game, but can also be a band dog during moose and deer hunting.

Size and Appearance

The breed is medium-sized, well-proportioned and very efficient. It has well-set and muscular fore and hind legs, which make it suitable for persistent work. The breed has a strong and deep chest which gives good volume for the lungs and enables long-term hunting. It has a slightly wrinkled forehead and clear dark eyes that give a serious and breed-typical expression. The red base color varies from light pale red to dark tiger, and can even appear almost black. Male dogs have a withers height of 50-55 cm, while bitches have a withers height of 48-53 cm.

Fur grooming

Hanoverian Gamehounds require minimal grooming, which makes it easy to keep their fur in good condition.

Advice and guidance

For more information about Hanoverian Gamehounds, it is recommended to contact the breed club for this breed. The breed club can provide guidance and answers to any questions you may have. The Hanoverian is a reliable tracking dog with a calm nature and great loyalty. Give it the right contact, care and exercise, and you will have a faithful companion for life.Good luck!