Height Male:
48 - 61 cm18 - 25 inches
Height Female:
45 - 58 cm17 - 23 inches
Weight Male:
20 - 25 kg44 - 56 pounds
Weight Female:
15 - 20 kg33 - 45 pounds
Other Names:
Hygen Hound, Hygen Dog
Colors Available:
sometimes combined with white markings. , chestnut (with or without black shading) and black with bright chestnut colors, yellow and red
Temperament:
Alert, Energetic, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Playful, Protective
Grooming:
Moderate Maintenance
The Hygenhund is a hound from Norway that was developed in the early 1800’s by the Norwegian breeder Hygen. It was developed for hunting small game such as fox, rabbit, hare or racoon. It is known for its endurance and ability to survive travel across vast artic land without fatigue. It was developed by crossing several Norwegian hounds with ones from England and Germany. This includes basset hounds, holsteiner hounds, beagles, Bloodhounds, Scandinavian hounds and English Pointers. The resulting Hygehound is a scent hound whose popularity fell in the 20th century. Most of the remaining dogs today are located in Norway. The Norwegian Kennel Club and the UKC have both recognized the breed yet its numbers remain low. Even at that the breed today remains a great hunting dog but it is also a great companion or family dog.
Description
The Hygenhund has a solid rectangular and compact body with muscular and compact legs and paws. Their heads are shaped like a triangle with dark eyes and a broad skull. The muzzle and neck are long and the topline is even. They carry their tail high, but they do not curl it over their back. They are a medium sized dog with short hair. They have an overabundance of energy and get bored easily. They can come in black with chestnut or white markings, yellow and red, chestnut without or with black markings.
1. Children friendliness – The Hygenhund is very friendly to children and love to play with them.
Special talents
Stamina, intelligence and ability to endure cold climates.
Adaptability
Very adaptable in some ways – enduring cold climates for instance. However, they need a large yard or area to run in. They are not as adaptable in an apartment.
Learning ability
The Hygenhund is very intelligent and a quick learner. They love learning new things.
The Hygenhund is prone to a variety of health problems including:
- Kidney Stones/Chronic Kidney Infections
- Food Allergies
- Arthritis – can cause lameness
- Bloat – can be fatal if not treated
- Von Willebrands Disease
- Anesthesia sensitivity
- Hip Dysplasia – can result in lameness or arthritis
Feeding the puppy
Since the Hygenhund is such a high energy working dog feed a high quality food. Feed 3-4 times a day for a total of 2.3 cups.
Feeding the adult
Again this is a high energy dog. Feed a high protein good quality dog food twice a day for a total of 3-4 cups.
Points for Good Health
Good speed and stamina. Good in cold climates.
Games and Exercises
The Hygenhund needs plenty of exercise to dissipate all its working energy. They will excel at field trials, lure coursing, fly ball, tracking, and agility.
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