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SMALANDSSTOVARE

THIS ROBUST ALL-WEATHER HUNTER AND WORKER FORMS A STRONG BOND WITH ITS OWNER FCI
High-set,
Height range This Swedish Hound, also known as the Småland Hound, is thought to medium-length
17–21 in (42–53 cm) date back to the 16th century and takes it name from the dense forest ears with
Weight range of Småland in southern Sweden, where it was used to hunt fox and rounded tips
33–44 lb (15–20 kg)
hare. It has a distinctive black coat with tan markings similar to
Life span 12 years that of a Rottweiler (see p.81).
Origin Sweden

Head shorter and
more wedge-shaped
than most hounds
Square,
well-muscled Typical tan
body marking Thick, shiny,
Naturally above black and
short tail eyes tan coat

Small, white
markings
on toes

HALDEN HOUND

THIS NORWEGIAN FOXHOUND IS A RELATIVELY RARE HUNTING AND FAMILY DOG FCI

Tan shading
Height range The largest of the four stovare breeds, this hound loves a speedy on head
20–26 in (50–65 cm) chase over snowy open spaces. Like other Norwegian dogs bred as
Weight range hunting companions, the Halden Hound is not widely known outside
51–64 lb (23–29 kg)
its native land. It was developed in Halden in the southeast by
Life span 10–12 years crossing an English Foxhound (see p.158)
Origin Norway with a local “beagle.”

Thick tail
carried low
Eyes dark
brown
Drop ears lie
close to head
Broad, deep
White coat with chest
black patches

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