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Halden Hound: Norwegian Hound Breed
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Norway
- Height
- 54 cm
The Halden Hound is a medium-sized dog from Norway. It belongs to the hound class and was developed for hunting hares and other plains quarry. The breed takes its name from Halden, a town in southeastern Norway. Its recorded height is 54, and it is smaller than an American Foxhound.
What the Halden Hound is
The Halden Hound is a medium-sized Norwegian dog in the hound class. It was bred to hunt hares and other plains quarry.
The breed is named for Halden, a town in southeastern Norway.
Getting to know the breed
Start with its origin and working purpose: this is a Norwegian hunting hound associated with hare and plains-quarry work. Its recorded height is 54.
Notable traits
The Halden Hound has a clear hound identity and a documented hunting role. It is smaller than an American Foxhound while sharing a resemblance to that breed.
Its Norwegian origin is a defining part of its history.
Points to weigh
This breed’s documented purpose is hunting hares and other plains quarry. That focus may not suit someone seeking a dog described for a different role.
Its profile identifies it as medium-sized and smaller than an American Foxhound, so it may not fit expectations for a larger hound.
Pricing
No purchase price or ownership cost is provided for the Halden Hound.
Who may want another breed
Consider another breed if you want a dog whose documented purpose is not hare or plains-quarry hunting. Browse other dog breeds or compare dog breeds from Norway.
Verdict
The Halden Hound suits readers drawn to a Norwegian hound with a stated quarry-hunting background. Its medium size and smaller build set it apart from the American Foxhound it resembles.
What stands out
- Norwegian origin with a name tied to Halden.
- Bred for hunting hares and other plains quarry.
- Medium-sized hound with a recorded height of 54.
- Smaller than an American Foxhound.
Worth knowing
- Its stated work centers on hare and plains-quarry hunting.
- Its medium size may not suit someone seeking a larger hound.
- Its documented background is specifically Norwegian.
Suits
- People seeking a Norwegian hound with a hunting history
- Readers interested in medium-sized quarry hounds
Think twice if
- You want a breed documented for a role other than hare or plains-quarry hunting
- You are seeking a larger hound than the Halden Hound
In short
Choose the Halden Hound if its Norwegian roots, medium build, and history as a hare and plains-quarry hunter match what you want in a dog. The breed has a specific working identity rather than a broad description of uses. Its name connects it to Halden in southeastern Norway, and its recorded height is 54. Readers comparing hounds should keep its smaller size in mind when considering similar breeds.
Questions
What is the Halden Hound?
It is a medium-sized Norwegian dog of the hound class.
Where does the Halden Hound come from?
The breed comes from Norway and is named after Halden, a town in southeastern Norway.
What was the Halden Hound bred to do?
It was used to hunt hares and other plains quarry.
How tall is a Halden Hound?
Its recorded height is 54.
How does it compare with an American Foxhound?
The Halden Hound resembles an American Foxhound but is smaller.
Where can I compare it with other breeds?
More dog breeds from Norway
Photo credits7 photographs on this page
- Halden Hound — Sabine on · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Black Norwegian Elkhound — Rvenes · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Dunker — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Hygen Hound — Bjørn Konestabo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Norwegian Buhund — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Norwegian Elkhound — Sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Norwegian Lundehund — Karen Elise Dahlmo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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