Otterhound Did You Know?

• The Otterhound is a large breed of dog developed in England to hunt otter. The hunting of otters was practiced because they were preying on the fish in the rivers and streams to an annoying extent. Otter hunting is now banned.



• The Otterhound has webbed feet.



• Otterhounds first made their appearance in the United States about the year 1900.



• Otter hunting never was a so-called major sport in England, but it appears to have existed from very early times, particularly because otters preying on the fish in the rivers were a large annoyance. The sport enjoyed a considerable vogue in the summer months, since it was the only hunting possible. Thus, otter hounds enjoyed a coinciding heyday in 19th century England.



• The first Otterhounds exhibited in America were shown in Claremont, OK in 1907.



• Any color is acceptable in the Otterhound breed.