How to Identify a Hamiltonstövare

The Hamiltonstövare originated in Sweden. They may also be referred to as the Swedish Foxhound or the Hamilton Hound, and they are scenthounds originally bred for hunting fox and hare. Hamiltonstövares are also known to be show dogs. [1] They share several characteristics with other breeds, but they also have multiple unique ones. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Hamiltonstövare.

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Body Structure

  1. Hamiltonstövares are usually somewhere between 19 to 24 inches (48 to 61 cm) tall, and they typically weigh anywhere from 40 to 75 pounds (18 to 34 kg). [2]
  2. Hamiltonstövares should have a head that is kind of long, with a skull that is somewhat broad and arched a little. [3]
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  3. Hamiltonstövares should have ears that hang in a flat manner, with the front edge of the dog's ears being near their cheek. They should have a soft texture, and you should also notice that the length from the area the ears are set on at to the muzzle's halfway point is a little longer than the ear length. When the dog is alert, they should raise their ears up at the point where they are set, getting to the top of the dog's skull. [4]
  4. Hamiltonstövares should have eyes that are dark brown in color and almond in shape. [5]
  5. Hamiltonstövares should have a tail that is in line with their back, and it should reach to the point of their hock. The dog either carries their tail curved a little so that it is similar to a saber or straight. You should also notice a tail base that is broad, and, moving towards the tip, the tail should taper. Ideally, the tail shouldn't be carried higher than the dog's back level when they are in motion. [6]
  6. Overall, Hamiltonstövares should appear to be proportioned well and rectangular in shape. The dog should have a long-reaching, parallel gait that is also powerful. [7]
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Coat

  1. Hamiltonstövares are tricolored dogs. When the dog is an adult, they should have a "mantle" on the area from the neck to the tail's upper side that is black in color, along with tan coloring on the dog's ears, head, shoulders, under their body, thighs, sides of their neck, under their tail, and legs that may be anywhere from golden to a red and is rusty, rich, and deep. There should also be a noticeable marking between the dog's "mantle" and thighs, along with markings that are white in color on the dog's throat, brisket, tail tip, feet, lower legs, throat, neck's upper side, as a blaze, or as a "collar". [8]
  2. Hamiltonstövares should have a coat that is harsh in texture, though it should feel smooth on the front of the dog's legs, head, and ears. [9]
  3. Overall, Hamiltonstövares should have a coat that is quite close-lying and not overly short in length, though the back of the dog's thighs and the area under their tail may have hair that is longer in length, while the front of the dog's legs, head, and ears should have hair that is quite short in length. [10]
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Temperament

  1. Hamiltonstövares have a lot of energy and need daily exercise through things like games of fetch or walks. [11]
  2. Hamiltonstövares are known to have a strong prey drive, meaning they may have the tendency to wander away if they are outside in a non-fenced-in area. They also may not do well with small animals because of this. [12]
  3. Hamiltonstövares can occasionally be stubborn, and therefore, their training will need to have energy and be consistent. [13]
  4. Hamiltonstövares love being around their family, and they do not typically like being left alone for a long time. [14]
  5. While they are energetic dogs who enjoy being outside, Hamiltonstövares are also known to be affectionate, loving to cuddle up with their family. [15]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/hamiltonstovare/
      2. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/hamiltonstovare/
      3. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/132g06-en.pdf
      4. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/132g06-en.pdf
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      8. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/132g06-en.pdf
      9. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/132g06-en.pdf
      1. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/132g06-en.pdf
      2. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/hamiltonstovare#/slide/1
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      5. ↑ https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/hamiltonstovare#/slide/1
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