Group 6 · Scent hounds
Hanoverian Scent Hound
The Hanoverian Scent Hound is a powerful German tracking hound, specialised in following cold blood trails of wounded big game. It is calm, persistent and closely bonded to its handler.
Health
There is no breeding programme approved by Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen (Animal Welfare Flanders) for this breed (yet). Without an approved breeding programme, no Flemish pedigree can be issued, but a lineage certificate can. Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen strongly recommends carrying out the health tests on the parent dogs.
View the official breeding programmes
This breed profile is not a breed sheet within the meaning of the Flemish Breeding Decree (Fokkerijbesluit). The legal rules for breeding this breed are set out in the official breeding programme.
Considerations when buying
There is no breeding programme approved by Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen for this breed (yet). Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen strongly recommends carrying out the health tests on the parent dogs. Ask the breeder which health tests the parent dogs have had, and ask for the results. The Hanoverian Scent Hound is a specialist hunting dog that belongs above all with hunters: it needs long daily walks and regular real tracking work. Its short coat is easy to look after.
Questions for the breeder
- Which health tests have the parent dogs had, and may I see the results?
- Will the puppy receive a pedigree or a lineage certificate, and from which association?
- How are the puppies socialised before they go to their new home?
Breed-specific challenges
It is calm and strongly bonded to its handler, but reserved with strangers. Without a job for its nose it gets bored. Only let it off the lead in a well-fenced area.
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