| Size | large |
| Group | Hound |
| Origin | England |
| Weight | 29-52 kg |
| Height | 61-69 cm |
| Lifespan | 10-13 years |
| Coat | medium |
| Temperament | Amiable, Boisterous, Even-tempered, Independent |
| Exercise | medium |
Otterhounds are known to be amiable, boisterous, even-tempered, independent, which shapes their communication style.
Key signals: tail position (high=alert/confident, tucked=fearful), ears (forward=interested, flattened=anxious), body posture (stiff=tense, relaxed=comfortable), facial expressions. Each breed has unique patterns rooted in its Hound heritage.
A rare, shaggy British scenthound with webbed feet and a superb nose for underwater scent trails. Fewer than 800 exist worldwide — rarer than the giant panda.
Learn to read your Otterhound's individual signals — breed tendencies are a guide, not a rulebook.
This is a foundational breed guide built from veterinary databases. Our AI-generated deep-dive for Otterhound body language & signals is in production. Check back for the complete guide with decision scores, owner FAQs, and detailed behavioral analysis.