At a glance the quick version
Approximate range from Wikipedia; not given in the FCI standard.
Coat and looks how to spot one
harsh, dense, straight with thick undercoat
A rectangular, strong but not heavy hound with a clean head and level back. Its coat is straight and dense over a thick undercoat, and its tight, well-furred feet are made for snow.12
Personality what they are like
Even-tempered with a quiet, gentle expression; the standard asks for a dog that is neither timid nor aggressive.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
A hare hound that works alone ahead of its owner over long distances, so it needs generous daily exercise.2
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The dense, weather-resistant coat needs regular brushing, more during shedding.1
Company who they like around
Bred to hunt alone with its owner rather than in a pack, so it forms a close working partnership with its person.2
The story where it all began
Developed in the early 1900s around Halden by crossing local Norwegian hounds with scent hounds from Sweden, Germany and England. The breed standard followed in the 1950s.2
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Standard no. 267, Group 6 Scent hounds, Section 1.2 Medium-sized hounds, with working trial.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Halden Hound. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- FCI standard no. 267 Haldenstøver fci.beused for origin, recognition, height, coat, colour, temperament
- Halden Hound (Wikipedia) en.wikipedia.orgused for weight, lifespan, history, facts
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.