Norwegian Hound
Dunker
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Norway |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 47–58 cm |
Recognition features
- Diluted black with tan, or blue marbled (merle) with pale tan and white markings
- Often walleyes
- Distinctly rectangular, powerful but not heavy
Purpose
Hardy, robust scent hound for hare and fox; an excellent combination of hunting and companion dog.
History
The Norwegian Hound is named after the Norwegian captain Wilhelm Conrad Dunker, who created the breed by crossing several scent hound breeds in the first half of the 19th century. A characteristic trait has always been the blue-marbled (merle) coat and walleyes. Numbers declined during the Second World War, interest rose strongly after the war until the 1970s, and popularity then waned again.
Coat
Straight, hard, dense, not-too-short coat; diluted black with tan or blue marbled with pale tan and white markings.
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