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Otterhound · Rarer Than a Giant Panda · Animal Holiday Ornament

Otterhound · Rarer Than a Giant Panda · Animal Holiday Ornament

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Otterhound. There are fewer otterhounds alive today than giant pandas. If you own one, you already know. If you have met one, you have not forgotten the voice.

Bred in medieval England to hunt otters along riverbanks - webbed feet, an oily double coat, a bay that carries across water - the otterhound lost its job when otter hunting ended and nearly lost its future with it. A few hundred remain worldwide, kept going by a small, stubborn community of breeders and owners on both sides of the Atlantic who know every one of them by name.

This is that hound sitting on his haunches, head up, in full cry, drawn in the style of an 1870s sporting print, because that is the last time anyone thought he was ordinary.

Our own engraving-style drawing, set in crystal so the fine lines of the coat hold on a lit tree. Three inches across. There are more of these than there are otterhounds.

For otterhound people, rare-breed people, and anyone doing the quiet work of keeping a breed alive.

Faceted crystal, three inches across, printed on a white back so the line work reads from across the room on a lit tree. Red ribbon. White or gold gift box, your call at checkout. Ships free anywhere in the U.S.


QUICK FACTS — OTTERHOUND CRYSTAL ORNAMENT

Series: Animal Holiday Ornament

Art: Otterhound (Rarer Than a Giant Panda), original Merlin Classics engraving printed to the glass

Blank: 3-inch (76 mm) round clear crystal glass ornament, faceted gem-cut edge

Print: white-backed for contrast; red ribbon hanger

Packaging: white or gold gift box, chosen at checkout

Made to order in the USA



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How does your sizing work?

Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

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Enter the recipient's address as the shipping address and your own as the billing address at checkout. Nothing ships with a price; the package includes a plain packing slip. Tracking goes to your email, not theirs. For birthdays and holidays, order two weeks ahead to be safe.

What's the return policy?

Made-to-order items can't be returned or exchanged for size or color, so please use the size chart and photos before ordering. If anything arrives defective, misprinted or damaged, send a photo and your order number within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you.

How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.

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