Dunker
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A Dunker is a breed
of dog
also known as the Norwegian Hound. It was bred by Wilhelm Dunker by crossing a Russian Harlequin Hound with dependable Norwegian scent hounds.
Eyes: Fairly large and dark in color and a tranquil expression.
Ears: Long, thin, soft, flat ears, rounded at tips, and carried close to head. Muzzle: Long and narrow.
Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Usually level. Neck: Long and clean.
Topline: Level.
Chest: Deep and well rounded. Belly is not tucked up.
Body: Back is straight and strong, with broad and muscular loins, it has marbled saddle markings on the coat.
Legs: Are Angulated, and well set. Above hocks are robustly boned.
Feet: Compact, with close toes.
Tail: Strong, but never curled.
Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement.
Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
Pelt color: Color is black or blue marbled saddle; with pale fawn and white markings. Warm brown or black is less desirable, but acceptable.
Weight: Around 35–49 lb. (16–22 kg)
Height: Around 18½–22½ in. (47–57 cm)
The Dunker has round, tipped, smooth ears and sloping shoulders. It also has a reasonably long muzzle and a thick coat.
Wilhelm Dunker who bred this dog for hunting hares, at the beginning of the 19th century. To create the Dunker, Norwegian breeder, Wilhelm Dunker, crossed a Russian Harlequin Hound with reliable scent hounds, producing a dog that could hunt rabbits by scent, rather than sight, which is very helpful. It has yet to become popular outside of its homeland.
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also known as the Norwegian Hound. It was bred by Wilhelm Dunker by crossing a Russian Harlequin Hound with dependable Norwegian scent hounds.
Appearance
Head: Is Elongated, but not wedge shaped and a moderate stop.Eyes: Fairly large and dark in color and a tranquil expression.
Ears: Long, thin, soft, flat ears, rounded at tips, and carried close to head. Muzzle: Long and narrow.
Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Usually level. Neck: Long and clean.
Topline: Level.
Chest: Deep and well rounded. Belly is not tucked up.
Body: Back is straight and strong, with broad and muscular loins, it has marbled saddle markings on the coat.
Legs: Are Angulated, and well set. Above hocks are robustly boned.
Feet: Compact, with close toes.
Tail: Strong, but never curled.
Movement: Good reach, with well balanced movement.
Temperament: Energetic, free-spirited, with good movement.
Pelt color: Color is black or blue marbled saddle; with pale fawn and white markings. Warm brown or black is less desirable, but acceptable.
Weight: Around 35–49 lb. (16–22 kg)
Height: Around 18½–22½ in. (47–57 cm)
The Dunker has round, tipped, smooth ears and sloping shoulders. It also has a reasonably long muzzle and a thick coat.
Temperament
This is quite a friendly and relaxed breed. It will provide these traits only to owners who will offer lots of activity.History
The breed is named after the NorwegianNorway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
Wilhelm Dunker who bred this dog for hunting hares, at the beginning of the 19th century. To create the Dunker, Norwegian breeder, Wilhelm Dunker, crossed a Russian Harlequin Hound with reliable scent hounds, producing a dog that could hunt rabbits by scent, rather than sight, which is very helpful. It has yet to become popular outside of its homeland.