These guys are known for their incredibly sweet and affectionate personalities and love being with humans living in a home environment. They are normally very good around children, but their large size means some smaller children may be accidentally knocked over! They can sometimes be a bit boisterous in their puppy hood but this can easily be straightened out with lots of training and socialisation. They are generally very placid and well-tempered, making them really lovely family pets. They love water, so if you live near a beach or lake, we fully recommend taking advantage of this!

Otterhounds are a very old breed and can be traced back to the 12th century! However, there are not many other records surrounding there origin. What we do know is that they are one of the oldest Briths hounds that we have on record and were probably created by crossing three other hounds; the Basset Griffon Vendee, The Southern Hound and the St Hubert Hound. These dogs have been highly prized for their hunting and tracking abilities, especially surrounding Otters, that were considered a nuisance at the time. They were bred to be extremely strong and agile with the ability to catch quick moving Otters - even in the water! They are extremely strong swimmers however, over time they have become less popular and are now considered one of the rarest breeds in Britain, with only a few being born each year.