- Brief Description
The Halden Hound is a good hunting dog with a strong hunting desire and a friendly nature. The breed is characterised by strong nerves and by being especially sociable and trusting. Many Halden Hounds have done very well in hunting trials. They can thus be characterised as an excellent combination of a hunting and companion dog. Due to its good temperament and open nature, the breed is also easy to train.
Source: Native Dog Breeds of Norway - Links to Breed Descriptions
native_dog_breeds_norway(1).pdf
- Other Names for Breed
Haldenstøver
Halden Bracke
Sabueso Halden
Chien Courant de Halden - Country of Origin and Parent Breed Club
Norway
Norske Harehundklubbers Forbund: http://www.nhkf.net/
- Breed-Specific Articles
- Breed Standards
The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed. One of the major international standards is:
- Breed-Specific Statistics
1. See the Norwegian Breeding Strategy for registrations and other statistics (Rare breed)
2. Database: NKK Dog web
3. Finnish Kennel Club Database: Halden Hound: https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?Lang=en&R=267
- Breeding/Health Strategy Documents
Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:
Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
Norway: Breed-specific Breeding Strategy
- Breed-Specific DNA Tests
The Kennel Club list of DNA and health screening tests available for each breed - see: Breed-specific requirements and recommendations including health screening: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dog-breeding/the-kennel-club-assured-breeders/breed-specific-requirements-and-recommendations-including-health-screening/
- Other Breed-Specific Webpages
NHFK - Contacts
- Breed Clubs
We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.
Norway: Haldenstøverklubben: http://haldenstoverklubben.com/omklubben/index.html
Norske Harehundklubbers Forbund: http://www.nhkf.net/
Sweden: Svenska Stövarklubben: http://www.stovare.se/stovare.asp
Finland: Suomen Ajokoirajärjestö: http://www.ajokoirajarjesto.fi/
Halden Hound
By Ann Milligan
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