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# The Småland Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Sweden
A balanced, loyal and hardy Swedish scenthound, built for hunting as well as for an active family life.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–15 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €800 – €1,500
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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 Fair
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Loyal: He develops a strong attachment to his owner and remains very invested in the relationship.
- Enduring: His sturdy build and energy make him a good companion for regular activities.
- Balanced: He combines calm at home and liveliness as soon as he can get some exercise.
- Vocal: He tends to be vocal, which can be difficult to manage in a densely populated area.
- Not well suited to apartment living: His need for space and exercise makes life in a small home less comfortable for him.
- Strong hunting instinct: Recall and managing scent trails require real training work.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: It is suitable for people who are able to offer long and frequent outings.
- House with garden: A spacious and well-fenced environment better matches its daily needs.
- Scent hound enthusiasts: Its profile will appeal to people who appreciate hardy, lively dogs oriented toward the outdoors.
Not recommended for
- Beginners with little availability: Its training and exercise needs require time and consistency.
- Very urban life: Noise, lack of space, and limited outings are not well suited to the breed.
- Sedentary households: It may get bored if its need for physical activity is not met.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
48 cmSmåland Hound
- Height at the withers
- 42–54 cm
- Weight
- 15–18 kg
- Coat
- Medium-length, double and dense
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Sweden
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Småland Hound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The origins of the Småland Hound are located in the Swedish province of Småland, in the south of the country. The breed comes from old crossbreeds between local farm dogs and hounds coming notably from England, Germany, Poland and the Baltic countries, introduced upon the return from the military campaigns of the 17th century. It was first developed for hare and fox hunting, before its type was gradually fixed at the beginning of the 20th century and then recognized by the FCI in 1955.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Småland Hound is a medium-sized dog, robust in its build but elegant in its appearance. Its body is almost inscribable in a square, with a strong neck, a well-marked withers, a short back and well-developed musculature. Its coat is medium-long, harsh as a topcoat and combined with a short, dense and soft undercoat. The coat is black or brown with tan markings, the ears are pendant and rounded, and the overall expression remains calm and attentive.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Calm without being sluggish, the Småland Hound combines affection, liveliness and great loyalty to its owner. It is a well-balanced companion, close to its family, yet it retains the temperament of a true hunting dog. It enjoys activity, knows how to be pleasant on a daily basis and remains particularly attached to the relationship with its main handler.
Affectionate Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, this dog needs long, frequent outings to express its energy and its tracking instinct. It tends to be vocal, a quality useful for hunting but which can become constraining in an urban environment. It tolerates the cold fairly well thanks to its double, dense coat, and thrives more in a house with a fenced garden than in a small home.
Training
## Training and socialization
The Småland Hound responds better to positive, consistent and regular training than to harsh methods. Its desire to please helps progress, but its scent hound profile requires working very early on recall and the management of olfactory distractions. Motivation through reward and varied sessions generally give the best results.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Småland Hound
The price of a Småland Hound varies depending on the lineage, the seriousness of the breeding, the screenings and the socialization. The maintenance budget (food, veterinary, training) often exceeds the purchase price over time.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/smaland-hound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Småland Hound is generally considered a robust breed. Reference sources do not report any specific frequent hereditary disease associated with the breed, which makes it a rather hardy dog when it benefits from an appropriate lifestyle, regular veterinary follow-up and good physical condition.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/smaland-hound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
Like all active dogs, the Småland Hound needs a complete and balanced diet, providing quality proteins, vitamins and minerals in appropriate amounts. Its diet must support exertion without promoting overweight.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/smaland-hound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The breed bears the name of its province of origin in Sweden. Some individuals may have a naturally shorter tail, a characteristic accepted in the standard. Long selected for small game rather than for pack work or hunting big game, it has retained the profile of a versatile and independent hunting dog.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Småland Hound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Småland Hound live in an apartment?
This is not the most suitable setting for him. His need for exercise, his loud voice, and his scenthound temperament predispose him more to a house with outdoor space and to long and frequent outings.
### Is the Småland Hound a good family dog?
Yes, for an active family able to offer him time, exercise, and consistent training. He is loyal, affectionate, and generally well-balanced with those close to him.
### Is the Småland Hound easy to train?
He can learn properly with a positive and regular approach, but he is not among the easiest breeds for a beginner. Recall and scent management must be worked on early.
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