Smålandsstövare
Smalandský honič
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Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 42–54 cm |
Recognition features
- Black or liver-brown with tan markings
- Tail naturally short or long
- Medium-length, harsh, close-fitting coat
Purpose
Scent hound giving tongue, used for hare and fox; not a pack hound and not used for deer.
History
During the 19th century Småland had a great variety of scent hounds, some descended from German, Polish and Baltic hounds that came with soldiers returning from the great wars (1611–1718). Together with local spitz-type farm dogs and English hounds they formed the foundation of the breed. The first standard was drawn up in 1921, and breeders worked mainly to re-establish the bobtailed variety.
Coat
Medium-length, harsh, close-fitting coat, coarser on back and neck; black or liver-brown with tan.
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