Schillerstövare

Other names: Schiller Hound

Schillerstövare

The Schiller Hound, also known as the Schillervstovare, is a lively, athletic, medium-sized breed developed in Sweden as an agile hunter. This is a working dog through and through and generally not kept as a house pet. With that said, this breed does hold a wonderful affectionate and loyal side to her personality, although this is usually only directed towards one person.

Key facts about the Schillerstövare

Life expectancy :

7

19

12

14

Temperament :

Playful Hunter

Size :

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Origins and history

The intelligent and agile Schiller Hound was developed in the 1800s as a mix between the English Foxhound, English Harrier and other Swedish Hound breeds. The goal was to create the perfect sporting dog, capable of hunting in Sweden’s cold weather and harsh terrains - and they certainly succeeded! The breed gained recognition from the Swedish Kennel Club in 1913.

FCI breed nomenclature

FCI Group

Group 6 - Scent hounds and related breeds

Section

Section 1 : Scent hounds

Physical characteristics of the Schillerstövare

Adult size

Female : Between 19 and 22 in

Male : Between 21 and 24 in

Weight

Female : Between 40 and 55 lb

Male : Between 40 and 55 lb

Coat colour

Type of coat

Eye colour

Brown

Description

The Schiller Hound is an athletic, well-muscled and strong medium-sized dog which is clearly built for working. Her legs are slightly arched, long, and lean, complementing the breed’s incredible speed. Her head is small yet long, with eyes that are dark and deep-set, and ears that are set high and hang down the sides of the face.

Good to know

The Schiller Hound has earned the reputation as the fastest hound in Scandinavia.

Temperament

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    Affectionate

    The Schiller Hound is affectionate, though usually only towards the person she spends the most time with. Towards this person, though, she is loyal, affectionate and attentive.

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    Playful

    She is a great playmate for the whole family.

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    Calm

    If well-exercised and mentally stimulated, the Schillerstovare is calm, gentle and chilled-out within the home.

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    Intelligent

    This is an intelligent breed who proves an effective and reliable assistant.

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    Hunter

    The Schiller Hound is a natural hunter with an extremely high prey-drive. She is used for hunting hare and fox, but not deer. Unlike others, this one never works in a pack or in a pair.

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    Fearful / wary of strangers

    She is suspicious of strangers, but never fearful or overly aggressive.

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    Independent

    The Schiller Hound is a strong-willed and independent-minded breed, which can make training challenging.

    Behaviour of the Schillerstövare

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      Tolerates solitude

      The Schiller Hound will cope alone for short periods of time as long as her needs have been met.

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      Easy to train / obedience

      While the impressive intelligence of the Schiller Hound means she will pick up tricks with ease, the domineering and willful side of her personality can make training difficult. Training and socialization needs to start early, be consistent and be carried out by an experienced, firm-handed master.

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      Barking

      The Schiller Hound may occasionally let out a loud, melodious bark.

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      Tendency to run away

      The Schillerstovare won’t hesitate to chase small animals or wildlife whilst out and about. Keep it on a strong lead and harness in potentially risky situations.

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      Destructive

      Left unattended and under-exercised, it’s highly likely that the Schiller Hound will become restless, vocal and troublesome.

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      Greedy / Gluttony

      Treats are always a welcome motivator for getting this strong-willed dog to cooperate.

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      Guard dog

      With her natural suspicion of strangers and impeccable hearing, the Schiller Hound makes for an incredible watchdog. However, don’t expect this breed to do much more than alert you of intruders - she’s far too gentle to act any further!

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      First dog

      She is a good choice for a first adoption by a hunter or sports master.

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      Lifestyle

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        Schillerstövare in a flat

        She is not suited to flat or apartment living. Ideally, the Schiller Hound will live in a countryside setting with plenty of space to roam, but would also cope well in a house with a large, secure garden. 

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        Need for exercise / Sporty

        As a working breed, the Schiller Hound has super high exercise requirements and needs an owner who can match them. Ideally, this breed will have at least 1-2 hours of vigorous exercise every day, as well as having the opportunity to roam outside throughout the day. She adores hiking, running, jogging, swimming and agility sports.

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        Travelling / easy to transport

        The Schiller Hound is a medium-sized dog, and so, will fit in larger cars. Due to her high exercise requirement, she may not cope well with long journeys.

        Compatibility

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          Schillerstövare and cats

          With a strong prey-drive, this breed is simply too much of a danger to cats and shouldn’t be housed with them.

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          Schillerstövare and dogs

          Although she never hunts in a group, this dog is sociable enough and can live with her peers if she has been socialized from an early age.

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          Schillerstövare and children

          This breed is extremely loyal and can be kept with children, but only if all parties are well-socialized and respect each other.

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          Schillerstövare and the elderly

          This breed has extremely high exercise requirements and a domineering nature which is likely to be too much for an elderly owner.

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          Price

          We do not have enough data to set an average price of purchase. However, looking after a dog of this type typically costs between £150 to £190 a month, including food, medical/insurance, and incidental expenses.
           

          Grooming

          The Schiller Hound is fairly low-maintenance in terms of breeding, requiring a thorough brush down 1-2 times per week. However, do remember to cut her nails every other month and check/clean the ears out 2-3 times per month. Ideally, her teeth should be brushed daily. Bathe the Schiller Hound only when necessary, as this may otherwise dry out the skin.

          Shedding

          Moderate shedder.

          Nutrition of the Schillerstövare

          The Schillerstovare should be fed a high-quality, complete and balanced dog food formulated for working or active breeds.

          Health of the Schillerstövare

          Life expectancy

          Overall, this is a healthy breed, though prone to field injuries if used as a working/hunting dog. Their average life expectancy is 13 years.

          Strong / robust

          This is an extremely strong, muscular and robust breed.

          Withstand heat

          She tolerates warm temperatures but may overheat if particularly hot - provide cold water and shade at all times.

          Withstand cold

          The Schiller Hound was bred to work in the freezing, icy weather of Sweden and therefore is extremely tolerant of cold and wet weather.

          Tendency to put on weight

          If exercised enough, the Schiller Hound is highly unlikely to put excess weight on.

          Common illnesses

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