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Hygen Hound: The Norwegian Hound
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Norway
- Height
- 51 cm
The Hygen Hound, or Hygenhund, is a Norwegian hound breed created in the 19th century by breeder Hygen from several hound breeds. It was developed as an endurance hunter able to cross Arctic terrain for long periods without fatigue. Its recorded height is 51, while this profile gives no weight or lifespan.
What the Hygen Hound is
The Hygen Hound is a dog from Norway and belongs to the hound group. Norwegian breeder Hygen created the breed in the 19th century from various other hound breeds.
It was developed for endurance hunting. The breed can travel through Arctic terrain for long periods without fatigue.
Starting with the breed
Begin by placing the Hygen Hound in its Norwegian setting and hound background. You can also compare it with dog breeds from Norway when tracing its origins.
What stands out
Its defining working role is endurance hunting. The breed is described as able to cover Arctic ground for long periods without fatigue.
Its history is specific: Hygen created it in 19th-century Norway from several hound breeds.
Points to check
The recorded size information here is limited to a height of 51. No weight or lifespan is given in this profile.
The description establishes its origin, hound group and hunting role, but does not provide further traits.
Breed cost
No purchase price or ownership cost is provided for the Hygen Hound.
Who may want another breed
Skip this profile if you need recorded weight or lifespan figures before comparing breeds. Browse other dog breeds for alternatives with the details you need.
Our take
The Hygen Hound suits a reader looking for a Norwegian hound with a documented history of endurance hunting in Arctic terrain.
Choose a different breed profile if your decision depends on weight or life expectancy, since those figures are not included here.
What stands out
- Norwegian origin and hound-group classification are clearly recorded.
- Bred for endurance hunting across Arctic terrain.
- Created in the 19th century from various hound breeds.
- Documented ability to travel for long periods without fatigue.
Worth knowing
- This profile gives no recorded weight.
- This profile gives no recorded life expectancy.
- The listed height has no unit in the supplied facts.
Suits
- Readers tracing Norwegian hound origins.
- People interested in endurance hunting breeds.
Think twice if
- You need weight and lifespan figures before comparing breeds.
- You want a profile with broader recorded details.
In short
The Hygen Hound is a Norwegian hound with a clear origin story and a defined job: sustained hunting across Arctic terrain. Its creation by breeder Hygen in the 19th century gives the breed a distinct place among Norwegian dogs. The available record is narrow, though. It gives a height of 51 but no weight or life expectancy. That makes this breed a useful starting point for someone drawn to its history and working role, but not a complete basis for decisions that require fuller size or lifespan information.
Questions
Where does the Hygen Hound come from?
The Hygen Hound comes from Norway.
What group is the Hygen Hound in?
It is a dog from the hound group.
Who created the Hygen Hound?
Norwegian breeder Hygen created the breed in the 19th century from various hound breeds.
What was the Hygen Hound bred to do?
It was created as an endurance hunter able to cross Arctic terrain for long periods without fatigue.
How tall is a Hygen Hound?
The supplied record lists a height of 51. It does not state a unit.
What does a Hygen Hound weigh?
No weight is provided in the supplied facts.
How long does a Hygen Hound live?
No life expectancy is provided in the supplied facts.
More dog breeds from Norway
Photo credits7 photographs on this page
- Hygen Hound — Bjørn Konestabo · 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
- Halden Hound — Sabine on · 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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