The origin of the Heigen hound is in Norway. It originated in the 19th century. The Heigen hound is a breed bred by the Norwegian good-hearted F-Haigen in the 19th century. The premise is that it is based on the German Hostiner hound and various Scanders. It was bred from Navier hounds and was named after Hagen after the breeding. This kind of dog likes to go hunting alone with its owner. It has strong endurance and can run long distances. It is an all-terrain hunting dog that can also adapt to various harsh climatic conditions. The compact shape is also known as the "short body". Rarely seen outside Norway.

1Haigen Hound Characteristics

(1) Appearance characteristics Physical Characteristics-The shoulder height of adult male Hagen Hound dogs is 50cm-58cm, and the weight is 20kg-24kg; the shoulder height of adult Hagen Hound female dogs is 47cm-55cm, and the weight is 20kg-23kg. Scent-type hound, medium-sized, with a strong sense of smell for hunting.

Head Characteristics-The Hagen Hound's head is of medium size, medium length, not bulky, and wedge-shaped. The skull is slightly rounded, the nose is black, the nose is long, and the nostrils are medium-sized. The muzzle is clean, the lips are well closed, the teeth are arranged in a scissor shape, and the upper and lower jaws have a good bite. The face is clean and flat, the eyes are dark brown, medium in size, not protruding, showing a calm and serious expression.

Torno Characteristics-The Hagen Hound has a medium-sized neck and a relatively strong neck. The back is strong with a smooth topline and a slight drop in the croup. The forearm scapula muscles are well defined, the forelimbs remain upright, and the chest is deep. The abdomen is lifted to a large extent, the ribs are well expandable, and the waist of female dogs is slightly longer than that of male dogs. The rear wheel drive has a certain amount of forward tilt, but not much. The tail hangs well behind the buttocks, without bending or curling, and is long in length.

Coat Characteristics-The Hagen Hound's coat is short and dense, smooth and shiny, and rough to the touch. Available in brown or russet with white, with or without black patches, tan and black with white, white with brown, yellow markings, white with, black and brown markings. It has only one layer of fur, but it also has a good thermal insulation effect and is often used for hunting in cold weather.

(2)Characteristics Hagen hounds have a relatively good temperament, are smart, are very obedient to their owners, can establish deep friendships and relationships with their owners, and are very loyal. I like to smell smells and have a certain sense of freshness about things around me, which I use to explore.

2How to raise a Hagen hound

Hagen hounds have no family history of hereditary diseases, so there is no need to worry about congenital diseases. When a puppy is brought home for the first time, it should be familiar with the environment at home as soon as possible.environment, so as to prevent the dog from developing timidity and the spread of some anorexia. You can prepare a comfortable nest for it. The small environment is more conducive to eliminating the feeling of strangeness and tension. Feed puppies 4 times a day and adult dogs 2 times a day. After the dog reaches adulthood, it needs to be strictly trained to make it more obedient to its owner.

3Haigen Hound Training

Reward and Punishment Training - Rewards and praise should be small. Too much praise will only confuse the dog. Punishment must not include corporal punishment. This will only make the dog feel insecure from an early age, and will also make the dog fearful and obedient. Use a water gun to stop disobedience during training and shout orders. After growing up in an unsafe environment, they will become very aggressive.

Name training— Give your dog a name, pay attention to it when it is a puppy. Use a tone of voice to call it's name from time to time to develop a conditioned reflex, so that when you call its name, it will understand that you are calling it. Doing this for a long time will form a good conditioned reflex.

Mechanical stimulation - This is a relatively tough method, suitable for training dogs with strong personalities, but it should not be too intense to avoid injury to the dog and affect the dog's trust in the owner. Use fixed means to make the dog perform corresponding actions, including: pulling, pressing, pulling, etc. Mechanical stimulation and food stimulation should be completed together to deepen the dog's impression.

4How much does a Hagen hound cost?

A medium-sized olfactory hound with strong recognition of smells and good working ability. It can also be used as a companion dog in the family, but it prefers to move. It is rarely seen in China and costs about 10,000 yuan. With training, they can be qualified for special tasks, have strong adaptability in the wild, and are especially cold-resistant.