Hamilton Hound (Hamiltonstövare)
Hamilton Hound (Hamiltonstövare) |
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group: hound
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height: m 20.87-24.02" / 53-61 cm, ideal: 22.44" / 57 cm;
f 19.29- 22.44 / 49-57 cm, ideal: 20.87" / 53 cm
weight: 50-60 lbs/
22.7-27.2 kg |
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types: |
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colors: |
rich golden tan / chestnut with clearly defined, jet black mantel and symmetrical white trimmings |
physical traits: |
impression of great strength and stamina without being heavy. robust, hardy, well muscled, gives impression of strength, speed and endurance, strong, sturdy, well-built, strong bite |
hair type: |
double coated. short, close, glossy, weather resistant. soft undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
even and nice temperament, courageous, aggressive, obedient, intelligent, smart, affectionate, intelligent, optimistic, happy-go-lucky. some can be high-strung, overly excitable |
maintenance/
special needs: |
exercise, daily grooming, easy to train |
nickname: |
Swedish hound |
origination: |
Sweden from Continental Hounds of the East European type, that came to Sweden with returning troops during the 17th and 18th century. English Foxhound, Harrier, Beagle and Swiss Hounds breed lines added during the 19th century
named after breeder A.P. Hamilton founder of the Swedish Kennel Club, who crossed English Foxhound, Haidbracke, Hanover, Holstein and Curlandia (Kurland Beagles - now extinct), Heiderbrackehounds
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bred for: |
hunting large game, wild boar and deer over difficult snowy terrain |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
hare and fox hunting independently not in packs. tracking game scents by sniffing the ground at high speed, trailing, flushing, baying. companion, family |
good with kids? |
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life expectancy: |
x yrs |
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of interest: |
goes back to the 16th century and in 1921 named Adolf Patrik Hamilton, founder of the Swedish Kennel Club. voice must be clear and sharp to be heard for miles to direct hunters to quarry. easy to train not to go after roe
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health
concerns: |
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kennel
clubs: |
fci-(scenthound dog breed group), Swedish Kennel Club- (scenthound dog breed group) |
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