Dog breed

Hygen Hound

Origin: Norway

Also known as: Hygenhund

A Hygen Hound (Hygenhund) is a Norwegian breed of dog from the hound group, created in the 19th century by Norwegian breeder Hygen from various other hound breeds. The Hygen Hound is an endurance hunter who can traverse Arctic terrain for long periods of time without fatigue.

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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hygen_Hound
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q38016

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