Appearance These short-haired dogs range in colour from light to dark reddish fawn with a
brindled appearance. They may also have a
mask. Overall, the Hanoverian Hound is sturdily built with a large head, strong jaws and a deep chest. Adult males stand between 19.5 and 21.5 inches (50–55 cm) and weigh 66–88 pounds. Adult females are usually slightly smaller, standing 19–21 inches (48–53 cm) in height and weighing 55 to 70 pounds (25–35 kg). The forehead is slightly wrinkled. The skull is broadest between the ears and slightly rounded. The ears of a Hanover hound are high, broad, and smooth, The Hanover Hound developed almost directly from the Lead Hound. Since the era of Charlemagne, the lead hound has held a strong standing in hunting. These dogs were utilized to locate strong stags and wild boars. After the advent of firearms revolutionized hunting, it created a demand for dogs capable of tracking wounded prey. Which made the Lead Hound ideally suited for this task, leading its transition into the” Blood Hound”. In 1885, the Hanover hound was given its name “Hanoverian Bloodhound” / “German Bloodhound”. The founding meeting of The Hirschmann Association took the task of preserving the Hanoverian Scent hound breed. In 1912, the Hanoverian scent hound was crossed with the Bavarian mountain scent hound, a lighter, more agile tracking dog. Which was better suited for rough terrian. The United Kennel Club (UKC) recognized the Hanoverian hound on January 1, 1996.
Breed recognition The Hanover hound was officially recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) in 1964, under Scent hounds and related breeds.
The United Kennel Club (UKC) recognized the Hanoverian hound, classified in the scent hound group on January 1, 1996. ==See also==