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Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Group: Sporting dog Height: 21-27 in. Weight: 80-115 lbs. Life span: 10-13 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with dogs, may chase small animals March’s Dog of the Month The Otterhound is a large affectionate hound that finds mud and dirt a perfect […]