Hannover Hound (Red Hanoverian Dog)

An ultra-endurance tracker, perfect for adventurers who love outdoor adventures 🌲🐕

🏞 Origins & History

This badass dog comes straight from northern Germany, where it was developed as early as the 17th century. It descends from an ancient German hound and has been refined over time to become an ultra-efficient tracking machine.

🐕 Breed Profile

Sturdy, well-proportioned, and built for endurance, the Red Hanoverian Dog has concrete muscles and a powerful silhouette. It is a true athlete that never gives up when on a trail.

🔍 Quick Info

• Hypoallergenic: No

• Weight: 30-35 kg (males & females)

• Height: 50-55 cm (males), 48-53 cm (females)

• Life expectancy: 10-12 years

• Exercise needs: 2 to 3 hours/day

❤️ Personality & Compatibility

• Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

• Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

• Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (can be noisy)

• Obedient: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (a bit stubborn)

• Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (a real machine)

• Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

• Independent: ⭐⭐☆☆☆

👥 Social Life

• Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (friendly but needs good training)

• Animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (okay with others if socialized early)

• Unknowns: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (reserved but not aggressive)

• Apartment: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (possible, but clearly not ideal)

🔥 Lifestyle

This dog is not made for indoor life 24/7. It needs space, outings in nature, and a human ready to provide physical and mental challenges. It can adapt to different environments as long as it has a way to let off steam. A house with a large fenced garden? Jackpot.

🛠 Hygiene & Care

• Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

• Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐☆☆☆

• Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

• Tips: Its short coat is easy to maintain, brushing once a week is enough. But since it loves adventure, it often comes back dirty after its outdoor escapades. Be prepared for a few extra baths!

💰 Budget

• Purchase price: 800-1200 €

• Average annual cost: 600-800 € (food, vet, accessories)