One of the best packs of Otterhounds in this country are those belonging to the Dumfriesshire otter-hunt, the River Tweed affording the pack excellent hunting ground. It is an old-established pack, and has always given, we believe, the best of sport.
Looking at a typical specimen of this breed, one is not slow to recognise a "workman all over."
To a casual observer he has the appearance of a rough-coated—if such there can be—Bloodhound.
These dogs weigh from about 65 to 80 or 90 lbs., and the bitch Hounds 10 or 15 lbs. less, and of different colours, but grizzle (black and grey), and tan is the most general.
Colour.—Fawn, yellow, blue and white and black-and-tan are frequently seen. The last-named colour should not be encouraged in these Hounds.
White markings are common.
His coat should be dense, of a wiry texture, shaggy in appearance, and of a water-resisting nature.
When judging these dogs, particular attention is paid to the coat.
A soft coat is decidedly objectionable, so is one that is thin.
Height.—About 25 inches.