Does anyone know anything about trailhounds???

Question

Like size, life expectancy, weight, coat colours.. or any useful links???? Thanks.

Answer 1

Trailhounds, like all hounds, have an independent streak, and may try to go off following their noses, given the opportunity. They have little or no road sense, our own won’t even move their backsides in on the narrow lanes when on the lead and cars come past. They will have had little formal training but are exuberant rather than naughty. Until such time as you have trained to recall you would be well advised not to let them off the lead. Extending leads make walking and exercise much easier as Trailhounds like to sniff and explore, so short leads limit their style somewhat, which also makes them prone to pulling you along.

Answer 2

Yes I own two Trailhounds, size comparison, Weimeraner or Labrador but leaner like a Greyhound, weight same sort of size as Weimeraner, coats usually tri-colour black, white & tan, or black & white with small areas of tan, some can be light coloured called honey or biscuit and some are very dark grey verging on black, most have areas of white, they have a short smooth hair coat, some rough coat on shoulders and mane, expected to live 14-16 years, suggest you visit www.norfolktrailhounds.co.uk, all the answers you will need and pictures are there, plus links where to see others and or obtain a trailhound from a rehoming centre Good Luck

Answer 3

http://www.trailhoundtrust.co.uk/faq.htm#What%20is%20a%20Trail%20Hound

Answer 4

not heard of here in USA