
Canis lupus familiaris · Sweden
The Hamiltonstövare, also known as the Hamilton Hound, is a tri-colored Swedish scent hound renowned for its hunting prowess and friendly temperament. With its sleek, muscular build and gentle personality, this breed is both a skilled tracker in the
Weight
40–75 lbs
Height
19–24 in
Life Span
10–13 years
Temperament
Gentle, Calm, Eager
Energy Level
High
Trainability
Good
Shedding Level
Moderate
Good With Children
Very Good
Good With Other Pets
Good
Exercise Needs
1–2 hours daily
Swedish Hunter
The Hamiltonstovare is a scent hound from Sweden.
Tricolor Hound
This breed has a striking black, brown, and white coat.
Steady Tracker
Hamiltonstovares are calm and methodical while hunting.
Hamiltonstovares typically live 12 to 13 years and are a generally healthy breed. Hip dysplasia and ear infections occur given their floppy ears and active build. Being a relatively rare breed helps keep the gene pool fairly diverse. Routine vet visits keep this hardy hound thriving.
Hamiltonstovares typically live 12 to 13 years and are a generally healthy breed. Hip dysplasia and ear infections occur given their floppy ears and active build. Being a relatively rare breed helps keep the gene pool fairly diverse. Routine vet visits keep this hardy hound thriving.
The short, dense coat is wonderfully low-maintenance. A weekly brush keeps shedding under control and the coat clean. Their long ears need regular checks to prevent infection. Bathe only when genuinely needed.
The short, dense coat is wonderfully low-maintenance. A weekly brush keeps shedding under control and the coat clean. Their long ears need regular checks to prevent infection. Bathe only when genuinely needed.
Bred for trailing hare and fox across Scandinavian terrain, Hamiltonstovares need close to an hour of activity daily. Walks and scent games suit their steady hunting style well. They have real stamina built for tracking work in varied conditions. Mental stimulation through scent work keeps them genuinely satisfied.
Bred for trailing hare and fox across Scandinavian terrain, Hamiltonstovares need close to an hour of activity daily. Walks and scent games suit their steady hunting style well. They have real stamina built for tracking work in varied conditions. Mental stimulation through scent work keeps them genuinely satisfied.
Friendly but nose-driven, Hamiltonstovares can be a bit single-minded once they catch a scent. Positive reinforcement and patience pay off well. Early socialization helps shape a well-rounded family companion. This breed genuinely enjoys having a scenting task to focus on.
Friendly but nose-driven, Hamiltonstovares can be a bit single-minded once they catch a scent. Positive reinforcement and patience pay off well. Early socialization helps shape a well-rounded family companion. This breed genuinely enjoys having a scenting task to focus on.
A medium-breed formula with quality protein suits their active lifestyle well. Two measured meals daily work better than free feeding. Watch their weight during less active periods. Fresh water should always be available, especially after exercise.
A medium-breed formula with quality protein suits their active lifestyle well. Two measured meals daily work better than free feeding. Watch their weight during less active periods. Fresh water should always be available, especially after exercise.
Named after its founder, Swedish breeder Count Adolf Patrick Hamilton, this breed was developed in the late 1800s by crossing German and English hound breeds. Bred for solo hunting of hare and fox across Sweden's forests, their steady scenting ability made them favorites among Scandinavian hunters. The breed remains Sweden's national dog today, though it's rarer outside its native country.
Named after its founder, Swedish breeder Count Adolf Patrick Hamilton, this breed was developed in the late 1800s by crossing German and English hound breeds. Bred for solo hunting of hare and fox across Sweden's forests, their steady scenting ability made them favorites among Scandinavian hunters. The breed remains Sweden's national dog today, though it's rarer outside its native country.


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