Also, supposing that the otterhound did become extinct in the UK, but not in other countries, what would be the effect wrt KC registering an otterhound from another country? (eg taking a show quality dog from another country and registering here - is there a mechanism for this?)
Would it be the last time an otterhound was seen in a British show ring?
2007-03-08 09:32:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
otterhounds are a native vulnerable breed (british) having only registered 51 puppies last year! and there origin IS the UK, meaning that the otterhounds in other countries are originally bred from UK stock exported to other countries, In order to register an imported dog with the Kennel Club the dog must already be registered in its country of origin. The Kennel Club will normally only accept for registration dogs from overseas countries where the Kennel Club has a reciprocal agreement with the overseas Kennel Club or from countries which have full membership, associate membership or contract partnership of the FCI. To import a dog from any other country permission may have to be sought from the General Committee before the dog is imported.
so no i dont think that the otterhound will become extinct in the UK as the kennel club continue to highlight the plight of the native vulnerable breeds and showcase them at events such as crufts and discover dogs. my own breed-lancashire heeler-is also a native vulnerable breed.
2007-03-08 12:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by JULIE B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are only around 50 in the Netherlands, 45 in Germany and less than that in other european countries, world wide aprox. 1000.
Most of the population of Otterhounds is in the UK, after that comes the USA. A average of 100 Puppies are being born world wide, this has not changed and has been like it for the past 37 years or more.
Bringing a fully vaccinated dog into the UK is no problem, but there is still the issue of being able to buy a puppy elsewhere as it has to go through the precedure of the Pet Passport which means the puppy will be 9 month of age before it can enter the UK.
I agree with the restiction but find that a puppy will not be effected by rabies at such a tender age. If breeders would be able to bring a new puppy from another bloodline into the UK it would help.
2007-03-10 23:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are less than 1000 in the world and only 51 born in the UK last year. Many dogs of all different breeds are imported into this country to add to the gene pool of the breed. In fact with so few British otterhounds it will become necessary to import dogs otherwise there will be too much interbreeding amongst British dogs. It is allowed to import a dog into this country and breed from it, the KC website will give you more info on how to do this.
Let's hope that the breeders out there in this country keep up the good work of keeping this dog going.
2007-03-11 12:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not very common in Canada either. I don't think I can recall a breed that was on the registered breed list for a KC and then removed due to rarity. Usually if the breed is rare it takes time to get on the KC of recognized breeds.
You can take a registered dog from another country and register it where you are, your breeder should have the specific info for this.
2007-03-08 09:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they are very common anywhere, but it is certainly possible to bring in recognised breeds from different countries & register them with our KC - that's how most of the foreign breeds started over here. It's not uncommon for British breeds to be imported in order to use new or "lost" lines either.
2007-03-08 09:46:29 · answer #5 · answered by anwen55 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I saw one at the westminister show this year...Lovely.
Yes, they are still rare. Though there is a devoted following for the Otterhound.
2007-03-08 10:50:32 · answer #6 · answered by Tracey A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 09:58:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everywhere.. they are my neices favorite animal.. she has a collection of them.. AND they are hard to find... lol
2007-03-08 09:36:53 · answer #8 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋