How tall is a Otterhound?

An adult Otterhound stands about 27 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Otterhound considered a large dog?

Yes — at 27" / 115 lb, the Otterhound falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #26 tallest.

How does a Otterhound compare to a person?

At 27" tall, a Otterhound stands about 42% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Otterhound Size Compared to a Person

A Otterhound stands 27″ at the shoulder and weighs about 115 lb — that puts it at 42% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #26 by shoulder height and falls into the large-breed size class (Large breeds, 23–27").

Otterhound next to a person at scale — 27-inch shoulder height, 115 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Otterhound at 27″ / 115 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Otterhound compares

	Otterhound	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	27″	64″	-37″
Weight	115 lb	135 lb	-20 lb

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About the Otterhound

The Otterhound is a rare and charismatic British breed that was originally developed to hunt otters in England's rivers and streams. One of the most endangered dog breeds in the world, with fewer individuals than some wild animal species, the Otterhound is a large, shaggy scent hound with a rough, waterproof double coat, webbed feet, and an incredibly powerful nose. Their big, friendly face and tousled appearance give them an irresistibly lovable, slightly disheveled look.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Large size class with shoulder height closest to the Otterhound.

Akita — 27″ / 115 lb (same height)
Beauceron — 27″ / 90 lb (same height)
Doberman Pinscher — 27″ / 88 lb (same height)
Giant Schnauzer — 27″ / 85 lb (same height)
Greater Swiss Mountain — 27″ / 128 lb (same height)
Irish Setter — 27″ / 70 lb (same height)
Afghan Hound — 26″ / 55 lb (−1″ vs Otterhound)
American Alsatian — 26″ / 90 lb (−1″ vs Otterhound)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Otterhound?: An adult Otterhound stands about 27 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Otterhound considered a large dog?: Yes — at 27" / 115 lb, the Otterhound falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #26 tallest.
How does a Otterhound compare to a person?: At 27" tall, a Otterhound stands about 42% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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