Dog
Group:
Hound 
Hygenhund Champions
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Pronunciation:
hi-gen-hoont
Breed Description:
The Hygenhund breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that should be athletic and sturdy in appearance. They should look like a dog that has a large pool of stamina. The breed should have a straight and level top line that is slightly longer than they are tall. There should be a slight tuck up and the tail of the Hygenhund should be long and tapered. The head should be broad and slightly domed. It should be slightly wedge shaped with medium length ears that fold to the side more than they hang.
The coat of the Hygenhund should be dense and short. It should be naturally shiny and should be hard in texture. The coat can be several colors including yellow red, white with yellowish red markings, red brown, and black and tan. They can have black shadings on their coat.
Temperament:
The Hygenhund breed of dog is an active hunting breed but when they have proper exercise, the Dunker can actually be a very calm and affectionate breed. They are known for being very intelligent and are usually easy going with family members. They are usually very loyal and tend to be very affectionate with everyone in their home. The breed can be very good with children and tend to get along with other dogs.
Height:
The average hieght for the Hygenhund is between 19 to 24 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of the Hygenhund is between 44 to 55 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Hygenhund breed of dog is considered to be a hardy breed of dog with few known health problems.
Living Conditions:
The Hygenhund breed of dog is not recommended for apartments. They are an active breed and need a yard to exercise in.
Exercise:
The Hygenhund breed of dog is an active breed that needs at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. They love being out and working so it is important to offer them a variety of activities.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 12 years
Grooming:
The Hygenhund breed of dog should be brushed once per week to remove any dead hair but outside of that, they are a very easy dog to groom. Special care should be given to the ears, since they can be prone to ear infections and the hair under the ears and around the feet should be trimmed on a regular basis. Baths should only be given when it is absolutely necessary and the breed can go several months between baths. It is important to note that the more you brush the coat, the shinier the dog will be so it is recommended that you brush them two or three times a week to keep them in optimal condition.
Origin:
The Hygenhund breed of dog was developed in Norway during the early 1800's by a breeder by the name of HF Hygen, where the breed took its name. The breed was created by crossing Holsteiner Hounds with various breeds that were found in Scandinavia. The goal was to produce a hunting dog that could work in Arctic conditions. The result was the Hygenhund and the breed was used for hunting a range of prey. The Hygenhund is considered a rare breed, and while they are cherished in Norway, strict rules for breeding has kept their numbers low. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
