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Hygen Hound
| Other Names | Hygenhund |
| Country of Origin | Norway |
| Weight | 44 - 55 lbs. (20 - 25 kg) |
| Height (at withers) | Males: 19.5 - 23 in. (50 - 58 cm) Females: 18.5 - 21.5 in. (47 - 55 cm) |
| Coat | Not too short, straight, somewhat rough, dense and shiny. |
| Colour | They can be found in yellow and red, chestnut (with or without black shading) and black with bright chestnut colors, sometimes combined with white markings. |
| Litter Size | 3 - 6 puppies |
| Life Span | 10 - 12 years |
| Origin & History | First produced in the 19th century from various hounds, including German ones, this is a very Norwegian breed. |
| Personality | Their temperaments are energetic and free-spirited. |
Care Requirements
| Health | There are no known breed-specific health concerns. |
| Grooming | Their short coats make them easy to care for. |
| Exercise | The Hygenhund is an endurance hunter who can traverse arctic terrain for long periods of time without fatigue. They require a certain amount of freedom and plenty of exercise. This breed thrives on exercise, and if restricted tends to be destructive. It needs to be taken on a daily walk. While out on the walk make sure the dog heels beside or behind the person holding the lead, never in front, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human |
| Other Considerations | Hygen Hounds are not recommended for apartment life or urban life. They are very active indoors and do best with acreage. |
