Hamiltonstövare
Hamiltonův honič
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 49–61 cm |
Recognition features
- Tricolour with black mantle, tan on head, legs and flanks, and white markings
- Rectangular, strong and enduring, never heavy
- Friendly and even-tempered
Purpose
Scent hound giving tongue for hare and fox; not a pack hound and never used on deer.
History
The origin of the breed is believed to be a mixture of scent hounds from Southern Germany and Switzerland, Foxhounds and Harriers. At the first dog show in Sweden in 1886 Count Adolf Patrik Hamilton exhibited a dog and a bitch, Pang and Stella, regarded as the origin of the breed.
Coat
Harsh, not-too-short coat lying very close; tricolour with black mantle and tan on head and legs.
Similar breeds
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