Hygen hound

Other names: Hygen’s Hound, Hygenhund

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Hair type	Short
Origin	Norway
Template	Average
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 20 kg to 25 kg	From 48 cm to 61 cm
Male	From 20 kg to 25 kg	From 48 cm to 61 cm

History of the breed

The development of the breed of the Hound of Hygen began in the late 19th ^century. Paternity is attributed to HF Hygen , a Norwegian breeder who also gave him his name. It is by crossing different varieties of Swiss, German and Scandinavian hounds that he succeeded in obtaining a resistant and enduring hunting dog. Little is known about the Hygen’s Hound outside of Norway.

Physical features

His hair: straight, ideally rough in texture, dense, shiny and of good length (short, but not excessively). Slightly fuller on the posterior side of the thighs and tail.
Its color: either red-brown or yellow-red, smoky on the head, on the back and at the base of the tail (with or without white markings), or black and tan with white markings, or still white and speckled with brown , reddish-yellow or black and tan.
His head: medium in size, moderate in width but without the impression of heaviness, moderately long and slightly wedge-shaped without, however, ending in a point. The skull is slightly domed, the occipital bone very slightly noticeable, the stop well marked, the black nose, the broad and high muzzle, the lips clear but not hanging, the jaws articulated in scissors and the cheeks very dry and flat.
His ears: moderately high set, of moderate length and width, rounded at their ends, not very thick and soft to the touch.
His eyes: dark brown in color, medium in size, displaying a serious and calm gaze.
His body: Longer than tall, solid and harmonious. The neck is of medium length and strong, the topline firm, the back short and powerful, the loins broad and muscular, the croup slightly rounded, the chest moderately broad, well let down and rather ample, the belly moderately raised.
Its tail: inscribed in the extension of the top line, it is thick at its attachment and tapers towards its end. Carried straight or slightly curved.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

The Hygen Hound is a dog full of energy, endurance and tenacity. Qualities that he makes good use of when hunting. A versatile scent , he also knows how to show his advantage when it comes to guarding the house , which is not trivial for dogs in this category. As a family, the Hygen scent is a companion appreciated for its gentleness and calm .

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Education

The Hygen Hound asks to be educated early and firm . However, there is no question of seeking brutality or the balance of power. Because he is sensitive, he should be treated gently . His attachment to his master and his predisposition for work making his education easier.

Living conditions

The Hygen Scout Dog is more suited to life near nature than in the city. At home, he needs a large fenced garden to be able to exercise and express his appreciable qualities as a guardian.

Health

The Hygen Hound is characterized by fairly solid health . Its robustness and resistance allow it to withstand the harsh climatic conditions, typical of its region of origin in Norway and to evolve on particularly difficult hunting grounds.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The Hygen’s Hound remains subject to moderate shedding , with similar hair loss. Its maintenance is therefore not very restrictive and consists of basic care.

It is recommended to brush the dog once a week , inspect the inside of his ears, hair and pads after outings, and trim his nails when they get too long. His teeth need to be brushed frequently in order to eliminate the build-up of tartar and the proliferation of bacteria.

Price and budget

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Food

The Hygen Hound needs a balanced and quality diet , adapted to his level of physical activity, his size and his age.

Physical activity

The Hygen Hound needs a lot of exercise to get active. As such, long daily walks are recommended, ideally in wooded or rural areas.

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