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- Life span:12–15 years
Hamiltonstovare
Also called Hamilton Hound and Swedish Foxhound
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Hamiltonstovare is a medium-sized gundog from Sweden. They are friendly, loyal, and intelligent, and make great family pets. Hamiltonstovares have a thick, double coat that can be black and white, or golden and white in color. They are active and require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy.
- Weight
- 51–60 lb (23–27 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 19–24 in (49–61 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Double
- Origin
- Sweden (late 19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Even-tempered
Focused
Friendly
Loyal
Coat colours
Black, tan and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 51–60 lb (23–27 kg) | 51–60 lb (23–27 kg) |
| Height | 21–24 in (53–61 cm) | 19–22 in (49–57 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Hamiltonstovare
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Sources
- Hamiltonstövare - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Hamiltonstovare | Breed Standards | The Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Hamiltonstovare (Hamilton Hound) | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Hamiltonstovare - Complete Breed Guide | Furry Critter Network (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).