Hamiltonstövare

Other names : Hamilton Hound, Swedish Foxhound

Photo: adult dog of Hamiltonstövare breed
Photo: puppy of Hamiltonstövare breed
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Life expectancy

The Hamiltonstövare has a life expectancy of between 11 and 13 years

Temperament

Size

Medium

Adult size

Female Between 19 and 22 in
Male Between 21 and 24 in

Adult weight

Female Between 51 and 60 lb
Male Between 51 and 60 lb
Coat colour
Black White Brown
Type of coat
Short
Eye colour
Brown

Purchase price

The Hamiltonstövare costs approximately 950£

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More details about the Hamiltonstövare

Hamiltonstövare: Origins and history

This Swedish dog was created by, and takes his name from, Count Adolf Patrick Hamilton; it’s only a pity they didn’t call the breed the Count Adolf Patrick Hamilton Hound. The Count stuck together five disparate breeds in the late eighteenth century – the English Foxhound, Harrier, Curlandish Hound, Holsteiner Hound, and Heiderbracke – and this is what he got. The first official Hamilton Hounds were named Pang and Stella and not, sadly, Neil and Christine.

FCI classification of the Hamiltonstövare

  • Group 6 - Scent hounds and related breeds

  • Section 1 : Scent hounds

Training a Hamiltonstövare

Although he can prove stubborn towards his teacher, the Hamilton Hound is eager to learn and can even progress to be a service dog if given the right start in life.

Hamiltonstövare: Purchase price

£950 for KC Registered dogs.

Looking after a dog of this size typically costs between £100 to £170 a month, including food, medical/insurance, and incidental expenses.

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