Gentle
Easygoing
Protective
Calm

Active
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Cheerful
Easygoing

Hanover Hounds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Corteses are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Germany

United States

Liam Hound, Bloodhound

Maltese, Welsh Corgi

17th Century

2000

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Red
Brindle

Black
Brown
Red
White
Blue

Hanover Hounds have medium-length coats.

Corteses are known for their coat length.

A Hanover Hound can have a litter of 10-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Cortese can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Hanover Hounds may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Corteses are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Hanover Hound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the Cortese breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Ear Infections
Entropion
Ectropion
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Retinal Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

OFA
CERF
Yearly Physical Examination

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Hanover Hound has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Cortese has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Hanover Hounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Corteses have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Hanover Hound, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Cortese, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Hanover Hounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Corteses usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Hanover Hound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Cortese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Hanover Hound feed 2.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 8-28 pound (4 - 13 kg) Cortese feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Hanover Hound is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Cortese is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Hanover Hound is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Cortese is between $42 - $84. This makes an average of $504 - $1008 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Hanover Hounds can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Corteses make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Hanover Hounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Corteses are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Hanover Hounds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Corteses are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Hanover Hounds are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Corteses are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Hanover Hounds may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Corteses are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.