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Hamilton Hound (Hamiltonstövare)

Hamilton Hound (Hamiltonstövare)
     
group: hound
/scenthound
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
height of a hamilton hounddog
types:  
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

bred for: hunting large game, wild boar and deer over difficult snowy terrain
identifying traits:  
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? xxx
life expectancy: x yrs  
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

health concerns: xxx
kennel clubs: fci-(scenthound dog breed group), Swedish Kennel Club- (scenthound dog breed group)
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