Bloodhound vs Otterhound
Compare the Bloodhound to the Otterhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Otterhounds.
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-13 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
80-115 Pounds
Intelligence
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1000 AD
1200 AD
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
Medium
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-13 Years
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Long
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