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23/09/2000
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Hamilton Hound


Other names : Swedish Foxhound

Native country : Sweden

History

The Hamilton Hound is named after the founder of Sweden’s Kennel Club, who developed the breed by crossing German hounds (the Hanoverian Hound, the Hölsteiner Hound, etc.) with the English Foxhound.

Description

With his endurance and resistance to the cold, this courageous dog usually hunts alone for large game (including deer and wild boar).

Advice

He needs a great deal of exercise and requires regular brushing.

Function

Hunting dog.

In details...

Head:Long, slender, chiseled. Slightly domed, moderately wide skull. Fairly pronounced stop. Well-developed nose.
Ears:Set on high, pendulous.
Eyes:Dark brown.
Body:Rectangular. Long, solid neck. Powerful loin. Straight back. Broad, muscular croup.
Tail:Set on high, thick at the base, carried straight or loosely in saber fashion.
Hair:Short, hard, dense. Undercoat short, thick, fine.
Coat:Tricolor. Black markings on the top of the neck, on the back, sides of the body, and underside of the tail. Brown markings on the head, legs, and the sides of the lower neck, trunk, and tail. White band on the neck extending from the chin to the chest. The tip of the tail and the feet are also white.
Size:Dog: 50 to 60 cm. (19.5-23.5 in).Bitch: 46 to 57 cm. (18-22.5 in).
Weight:Approx. 25 kg (55 lb).
Group:Scendthounds and related breeds



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