St. Otto’s Spaniel, or the Ottoshund

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St. Otto’s Spaniel (Ottoshund)

by

Amelth van der Grendok & Otto Ludovar

 

An adult St. Otto, aged 7

 

To the Reader,

 

Countless species roam the highlands; from the animals of the plow to the beasts of the elder forests, the diversity of Edel is resounding to behold. Yet sadly, many of these animals are forgotten due to their lack of documentation.

 

The St. Otto Spaniel, also known as the Ottoshund, is a large canine native to the Kingdom of Haense. They are named after Saint Otto, who purportedly created the breed, and have a rich history: originally bred as watch dogs for the ruins of Vanderfell, they descend from various breeds of Carnatian herding and guard dogs, themselves the offspring of a former hunting hounds used by the nomadic Karnat tribe. Today, they can be found throughout the Haeseni highlands performing a multitude of jobs and tasks, including herding, hunting, and acting as watchdogs and emotional support companions.

 

Sub-Breeds:

• Lowlander
• Mountaineer
• Hyperborean

The Blue Huns piercing the Carnatian Plains






 

Hyperborean

Mountaineer

Lowlander

 

OVERALL BREED CHARACTERISTICS AND INFORMATION

 

• Avg. Lifespan: 12-18 years. The oldest St Otto Spaniel (according to folk legend) was 25 years old.
• Avg. Height
• Male: 30 to 40 in
• Female: 27 to 35 in
• Avg. Weight
• Male: 200 to 250 lb
• Female: 170 to 210 lb
• Coat: Smooth, range from black to white to brown. Rarer coat colors include light blue, auburn, silver, and blonde. All have a colored puff of hair on their foreheads, with the alpha male and female having the largest.
• Eye Color: Brown. Rare eye colors include green and gray.
• Litter Size: 3-6 puppies
• Temperament: Known for calmness and patience, yet prone to sudden playful if forceful outbursts. Easy to train, very loyal, and great with children.
• Health: Susceptible to elderly heart disease, eye failure, late-induced food allergies, and skin sensitivities.

 

Diet

 

The Saint Otto Spaniel is known for its allergies and their vulnerability to digestive issuesm, so providing nutritious and wholesome food is essential for the owner.

 

Good foods that should be incorporated in all meals.

- Organs (Liver, Heart)

- Poultry (White Meat)

- Lamb

- Veal

- Fish

- Lean Beef

- Sweet Potato

- Green Beans

- Sweet Peas

- Carrots

- Raspberries

 

Foods you should never incorporate.

- Alcohol (Carrion Black)

- Apple Seeds

- Avocado (Hyspian Pear)

- Chocolate

- Coffee or Tea

- Cactus Green

- Cocoa Beans

 

A very young St. Otto puppy, aged 2 months

 

A St. Otto puppy, aged 4 months

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Amleth pets his St. Otto's spaniel by the roaring fire.

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"HRMPF . . . Hardly a spaniel and more a terrier, I'd say. A hunting dog - mayhaps . . . but definitely no spaniel." comments a renowned Dog Tamer from the Kingdom of California.