Hygenhund Dog Breed Information, Images, Characteristics, Health

Basic Information - Hygenhund for Sale

Group:

Hound dog

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Norway

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

Life Span:

10 - 15 Years

Litter Size:

6 - 8

Size:

Medium

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

Coat:

thick, shiny

Shedding:

Moderate

Temperament:

Alert, Energetic, Independent, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Playful, Protective

Grooming:

Moderate Maintenance

Trainability:

Moderate

Hypoallergenic:

Kids Friendly:

Yes

New Owners Friendly:

Yes

History - Hygenhund for Sale

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 - Hygenhund for Sale

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.

Characteristics - Hygenhund for Sale

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.

Health Problems - Hygenhund for Sale

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

Caring The Pet - Hygenhund for Sale

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.