Hanoverian Scent Hound

A friendly breed that is very affectionate towards his owners and other pack members. Much more reserved around strangers. 

He loves to play and spend time with his master, especially if the games involve interesting smells. 

This dog has lots of enthusiasm for its work but is very chilled out about everything else. 

Scent hounds are well known for their high level of intelligence. The Hanover Red Dog is a very quick learner that needs plenty of mental stimulation. 

He’s a born hunter, with superb tracking instincts, and an excellent sense of smell and vision. He has a determined nature and will track his prey for hours.

He tends to keep his distance from new people, and does not trust easily.

He is fairly independent, and will quickly do his best if he is not well-supervised.

He is a pack dog who needs constant company unless he has been positively habituated to periods of solitude from a young age.

This is not the easiest dog to educate due to his hunting and guarding instincts. He must be trained firmly and with kindness from puppyhood.

No issues with excessive barking.  

Scent hounds do like to explore and will follow a scent if they catch one. Make sure the front and back gardens are fully secured.

A bored working dog can do silly things, especially if he’s left alone for too long.

He has a healthy appetite for a dog of his size, but not known for being a greedy breed. Treats are useful for training.

He is very attached to his master, and sometimes even possessive. He is a good and protective guardian.

These scent hounds were bred to live and explore the great outdoors. They need plenty of space to feel truly satisfied. Should never be kept in a flat. 

This is a tracking dog that needs around 90 mins of exercise every day to maintain physical and mental wellbeing. Walks don’t have to be intense, but they should be interesting. These dogs love to explore the countryside. 

The Hanover Red Dog is fairly easy to transport, but can get bored or restless on long car journeys. Some public transport could also be tricky, and he is too big to fly on commercial airliners.

Hunting dogs with a high prey drive don't mix well with cats. Keep them well apart unless they have grown up together.

A pack dog that thrives off the company of other canines. A naturally social animal, who should get used to canine company early on. 

The Hanover Red Dog is playful and can get along with children who know how to “talk dog” and respect his true nature.

This is a calm and docile breed that gets on well with elderly people. Any elderly owners must be aware of his exercise needs.  

The Hanover Red Dog is nowhere near as domesticated as most other breeds. This means he can be a bit too difficult to handle for most first-time dog-owners.