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Dogs
# The Hamiltonstövare: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Sweden
A balanced Swedish scenthound, hardy and determined when hunting.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €1,000 – €1,300
[Find a breeder 2](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hamiltonstovare) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=hamiltonstovare)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Endurance: He readily accompanies an active owner on long outings.
- Well-developed scenting ability: Its olfactory abilities make it a determined and effective scenthound.
- Easy maintenance: Its short coat and light shedding require little grooming.
- Balanced temperament: It is described as friendly, affectionate and attached to its owner.
- Strong hunting instinct: He can follow a trail and move away if recall and securing are insufficient.
- High exercise needs: Long daily outings are essential to his balance.
- Apartment living is difficult: Limited space and inactivity are not well suited to this scenthound.
- Training sensitivity: Harshness must be avoided in favor of calm, consistent firmness.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owner: He responds well to a daily routine rich in walking, running and outdoor activities.
- Responsible hunter: His tracking qualities and his endurance correspond to the work of the scenthound.
- Home in the countryside: A rural and well-fenced environment better meets his space needs.
Not recommended for
- Sedentary person: His significant need for activity is incompatible with a daily life with little mobility.
- Living in a small apartment: He tolerates lack of space poorly and outings that are too short.
- Owner looking for a guard dog: His moderate protective instinct does not make him a first-choice guard dog.
- Coercive training: His sensitivity makes harsh methods counterproductive.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
55 cmHamiltonstövare
- Height at the withers
- 49–61 cm
- Weight
- 23–27 kg
- Coat
- Short, coarse and close-lying
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Sweden
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Hamiltonstövare in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
Of Swedish origin, the Hamilton Hound is said to have been obtained from crosses between various varieties of European scenthounds, coming mainly from Germany, Switzerland and Great Britain. The first known representatives were presented at a dog show in Sweden in 1886: Pang and Stella, a couple belonging to Count Adolf Patrick Hamilton. The breed was developed from these two dogs and took the name Hamilton Hound in 1921. It bears the number 132 of the FCI, which has recognized it since 1955 within group 6.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Medium-sized hunting dog, strong and vigorous without heaviness, it has a harmonious body longer than it is tall. Its neck is long and powerful, its withers well defined, its back straight and strong, its loin muscular and slightly arched, its croup long, broad and somewhat sloping, and its chest well let down. Its rather long head has a slightly domed skull, a well-defined stop, a black nose, an almost rectangular muzzle and scissor jaws. The dark brown eyes express calm. The ears, set rather high, are soft and lie close to the cheeks. The tail, thick at the base then tapering, is carried straight or slightly sabre-like. The coat is short, harsh and close-lying, smoother on the head, ears and the front of the limbs. The coat colour is tricolour: black on the top of the neck, the sides of the body and the top of the tail, tan from gold to reddish brown on the head, ears and limbs, with a blaze and white markings on the muzzle, neck, forechest, tip of the tail and the lower parts of the limbs.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Friendly and even-tempered, the Hamilton Hound is affectionate and very attached to its owner. Its guarding instinct remains moderate, while its hunting qualities are very pronounced: it is determined, hardy, endowed with a fine nose and capable of giving voice. It generally prefers to hunt alone with its handler rather than in a pack, notably hare and fox. It can be independent and its relationship with children, strangers and other animals is generally average, which makes early socialization useful.
Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Active and playful, this dog does not tolerate long inactivity well. It needs to walk, run and explore every day, with long walks and outings allowing it to satisfy its sense of smell safely. It is clearly more comfortable in the countryside than in the city. An urban life remains possible with a large, well-fenced garden and frequent walks, but an apartment suits it poorly.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training requires consistency, a certain firmness and a lot of gentleness, because this sensitive dog cannot tolerate brutality. His independence and hunting instinct can complicate learning. Recall must be worked on very early and maintained regularly, with positive methods, clear boundaries and progressive socialization.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Hamiltonstövare
The purchase price depends in particular on the breeder, the pedigree, compliance with the standard and the dog's intended use. The observed annual maintenance budget is generally between 450 and 650 euros, excluding exceptional veterinary expenses.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/hamiltonstovare/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Hamilton Hound is generally robust when it receives regular and appropriate care. It is not hypoallergenic. A litter generally has 4 to 8 puppies. Particular vigilance concerns the joints, the risk of gastric torsion, epilepsy and occasional ear infections.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/hamiltonstovare/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Hamilton Hound needs a quality diet, adapted to its age, its size, its body condition and its level of physical activity. Needs may increase during hunting periods or sustained training.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/hamiltonstovare/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Hamilton Hound is also called the Swedish Hound and Hamiltonstövare. Its name pays tribute to Count Adolf Patrick Hamilton, owner of Pang and Stella, the couple presented in 1886 from which the breed was developed. The FCI, the AKC, the ANKC, the British Kennel Club, the UKC and the NZKC recognize the breed.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Hamiltonstövare
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Hamilton Hound live in an apartment?
Apartment living suits it poorly. This active dog is more comfortable in the countryside or in a house with a large, well-fenced garden, provided it gets long outings every day.
### Is the Hamilton Hound easy to train?
Its intelligence, sensitivity and independence require consistent, gentle and firm training. Recall must be worked on very early due to its strong hunting instinct.
### What grooming does its coat require?
Its short coat and light shedding make maintenance simple. Weekly brushing is generally sufficient, along with checking the ears, eyes, paw pads and coat after outings.
## Find a Hamiltonstövare breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Hamiltonstövare breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Hamiltonstövare breeders by country
[2 breeders of Hamiltonstövare in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hamiltonstovare/germany)
[All breeders of Hamiltonstövare in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hamiltonstovare)
## Ready to welcome a Hamiltonstövare?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-hamiltonstovare)
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