Comparison: German Hound and Hanoverian Scent Hound

German Hound and Hanoverian Scent Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

German Hound
Photo: Rumo, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Hanoverian Scent Hound
Photo: Verein Hirschmann, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
German HoundHanoverian Scent Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originGermanyGermany
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers40–53 cm48–55 cm
Weight–25–40 kg
Recognition features
  • Red to yellow with black saddle or blanket and white "Bracken" markings (blaze, white muzzle with neck ring, chest, legs and tail tip)
  • Very dense, hard, almost bristly coat
  • Noble, comparatively fine head and a well-carried, remarkably thick tail
  • Light to dark deer-red, more or less brindled, with or without mask
  • Short, thick, coarse to harsh coat
  • Medium-sized, powerful, well proportioned; calm, assured and sensitive with his handler
CoatLong for a short-haired dog, very dense, hard, almost bristly coat; red to yellow with black saddle and white markings.Short, thick, coarse to harsh coat; light to dark deer-red, brindled, with or without mask.
Purpose–Highly specialised tracking hound for wounded game; must pass the required working trials.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.