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Hamiltonstövare: Swedish Scenthound Breed Guide
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Sweden
- Height
- 53 cm
The Hamiltonstövare is a Swedish dog breed and scenthound. Count Adolf Hamilton, founder of the Swedish Kennel Club, developed it from German hounds, English Foxhounds and Harriers. Its listed height is 53. The breed is recognized by the Swedish Kennel Club, the FCI and the American Kennel Club’s Foundational Stock Service.
What it is
The Hamiltonstövare is a scenthound from Sweden. Count Adolf Hamilton, founder of the Swedish Kennel Club, originally developed the breed.
Background
Its ancestry includes several German hounds, along with English Foxhounds and Harriers.
What stands out
The breed has a clearly recorded Swedish origin and a named developer. It is recognized by the Swedish Kennel Club, the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the American Kennel Club’s Foundational Stock Service.
Points to keep in mind
The Hamiltonstövare is identified as a scenthound and has a listed height of 53.
Size
The recorded height is 53.
Who may want another breed
Consider another breed if you are not looking for a Swedish scenthound or want a breed with a different documented background. Browse other dog breeds for alternatives.
Verdict
The Hamiltonstövare suits someone interested in a Swedish scenthound with documented links to German hounds, English Foxhounds and Harriers. It is recognized by the Swedish Kennel Club, the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the American Kennel Club’s Foundational Stock Service.
What stands out
- Origin and development are tied clearly to Sweden.
- Recognized by the Swedish Kennel Club and FCI.
- Ancestry includes English Foxhounds and Harriers.
- Listed as a scenthound.
Worth knowing
- Its documented background includes several source groups rather than one single ancestor.
- The available profile gives only one height figure.
- The breed is described as a scenthound.
Suits
- Readers seeking a Swedish scenthound
- People researching European hound ancestry
Think twice if
- You want a breed from another region or a different working group.
- You need a profile centered on a role other than scent hound work.
In short
Choose the Hamiltonstövare if its Swedish roots and scenthound identity match what you are seeking. Count Adolf Hamilton developed the breed, and its ancestry connects it with German hounds, English Foxhounds and Harriers. A listed height of 53 provides one size reference. The breed is recognized by Swedish, international and American kennel organizations. If you need a breed selected for a different role or region, compare it with other Swedish dog breeds before deciding.
Questions
Where does the Hamiltonstövare come from?
The Hamiltonstövare originated in Sweden. It was developed by Count Adolf Hamilton, founder of the Swedish Kennel Club.
What kind of dog is a Hamiltonstövare?
It is a scenthound.
How tall is a Hamiltonstövare?
Its listed height is 53.
What breeds are in its ancestry?
The recorded ancestry includes several German hounds, English Foxhounds and Harriers.
Which organizations recognize the breed?
It is recognized by the Swedish Kennel Club, the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the American Kennel Club’s Foundational Stock Service.
What other Swedish dogs can I compare?
See dog breeds from Sweden for more breeds from the same country.
More dog breeds from Sweden
Hälleforshund Sweden Photo: Roguesenvogue · CC BY 3.0 
Jämthund Sweden Height 56 cm Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain 
Swedish Lapphund Sweden Height 43 cm Photo: Bjørn Roger Larsen · Public domain Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Hamiltonstövare — sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Drever — Per Killingmo. Norway · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Hälleforshund — Roguesenvogue · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Jämthund — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
- Norrbottenspets — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Schillerstövare — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Smaland Hound — Linathrash · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Svensk vit älghund — BetacommandBot · CC BY 2.5 · file page
- Swedish Lapphund — Bjørn Roger Larsen · Public domain · file page
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