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154 GUIDE T O BREED S

SCHILLERSTOVARE

THIS RARE, TIRELESS TRACKER HUNTS SOLO AND IS THE SWIFTEST SWEDISH HOUND FCI
Medium-sized
Height range A rare breed, the Schillerstovare is greatly prized for its hunting speed muzzle well
19–24 in (49–61 cm) and stamina, especially over snow. This dog’s thick coat insulates it proportioned
Weight range well from its native climate. It tracks alone rather than in a pack and to head
33–55 lb (15–25 kg)
emits a deep-throated bay to pinpoint the position of its prey—hare
Life span 10–14 years or fox. The breed is named after its breeder, farmer Per Schiller.
Origin Sweden

Strong,
long neck
Short, glossy, tan
coat with thick
undercoat

High-set, drop Well-cut black blanket
ears narrow “saddles” back, neck, sides
toward the tip Black nose of trunk, and top of tail

HAMILTONSTOVARE

SWEDEN’S MOST POPULAR FOXHOUND IS VERY LOYAL AND A GOOD COMPANION AND PROTECTOR KC

Height range Developed by Count Adolf Patrick Hamilton, a founder of the Swedish
18–24 in (46–60 cm) Kennel Club, this handsome, easy-going hound loves to roam fields and
Weight range flush out small game. The Hamiltonstovare is a mix of English Foxhound
51–60 lb (23–27 kg)
(see p.158) stock (it has also been called the Swedish Foxhound) and
Life span 10–13 years Holstein Hound, Hanovarian Haidbrake, and Courlander Hound.
Origin Sweden
White blaze
on face

Dense, strong,
close-lying coat Tricolor coat
with no one
Short, dense, color dominating
soft undercoat

White “socks”
on lower legs
and feet

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