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Hanover Hound

Also known as Hanoverian Scenthound, Hannoverscher Schweißhund.

Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

Hanover Hound at a glance

Origin
Hanover, Germany
Appeared
1600 to 1894 (likely)
Family
Scent Hound
Type
Scent hound
Size
Large
Life span
10 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI, KC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 213

The name. From the royal hunting grounds of Hanover; Schweißhund = "blood-trailing hound".

Same familyBorder Terrier1700 to 1920 · United Kingdom

Family and relatives

Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia

Place in time

The Hanover Hound appears 1600 to 1894 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Hanover Hound is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.