Hamiltonstövare
Temperament
Versatile, Agile, Regal
[3]Named for a Swedish count
The FCI standard says the breed traces to a male and female owned by Count A.P. Hamilton and shown at Sweden’s first dog show in 1886. It received the name Hamiltonstövare in 1921 in his honor.
[1]A scent hound for hare and fox
It is a scent hound that gives tongue on the trail and is used for hare and fox. The standard says it is not a pack hound and is never used for deer hunting.
[1]A tricolor hound built for stamina
The standard calls for a rectangular, well-proportioned build that conveys strength and stamina without heaviness. Its coat is tricolored, and the sexes should differ clearly in build.
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