Human orientation
Average score: attached to the family, but relies on flair and independence in work. Behavior depends on upbringing.
THE PAW CATALOG
Hamiltonstevare
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History of the Hamiltonstevare breed
Origin: Sweden
The breed was created by Count Adolf Patrick Hamilton, a cavalry officer and the first president of the Swedish Kennel Club. German hounds, English foxhounds and harriers are called its origins. At first, hounds were called Swedish, and from 1921 - in honor of Hamilton, the FCI recognized them in 1955. It is rare outside of Scandinavia. In Swedish folklore, such a dog helps the gnome Tomte.
The Hamiltonstevare is a medium-sized Swedish hound with a short, dense tricolor coat. Males reach 53-61 cm, females 49-57 cm. Friendly, devoted to the family, but stubborn and with a strong hunting instinct. Needs daily movement, olfactory work and reliable fencing.
Sizeaverage
OriginSweden
Life is nearby
Suitable for a family with a country house where the dog has room to move. In the apartment is possible only with a very active lifestyle. Loves company, starts howling or destroying things due to loneliness.
Walks
High: daily long walks, running in a safe area and trail work. The breed was bred for hunting in rugged Swedish terrain - forests, fields and mountains.
Training
Willingly works with a person, but in the process becomes deaf to commands. Recalls are practiced from puppyhood, and in open areas they are kept on a long leash. Olfactory tracks and search games give way to instinct.
Care
Weekly combing is enough for short dense wool, more often during shedding. Ears are examined after walks, nails are trimmed, teeth are brushed according to schedule.
Children
Usually gets along well with children, gentle and devoted to the family. Can be stubborn, so the rules of the game are set on both sides, and long runs are accompanied by adults.
Other animals
Hare and Fox Hunter: treats small animals and cats outside the home as prey. Usually sociable with dogs, especially if he grew up with them.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: intelligent but stubborn, and the trail is often stronger than the team.
Zooaggression
Average score: friendly with dogs, and small animals are evaluated separately due to their hunting instinct.
Health and reproductive risks
The British cohort does not provide a comparative survival estimate for the Hamiltonstevare breed. The absence of the mentioned risks does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases, and parents should be checked in any case.
Ease of care
High rating: the short coat is combed once a week, and the rest of the care is standard.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: there are few descriptions of hereditary diseases of the "Hamiltonstevare" breed. Ask the breeder for the written results of the parents' examinations and the current requirements of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the growth and load of the "Hamiltonstevare" breed should correspond to its age. Lameness, pain, or reluctance to move require a veterinary examination.
Eyes and heart
A preventive examination of the Hamiltonstevare breed includes an evaluation of the eyes, heart and ears. The frequency of special inspections is determined by the recommendations of the club and the veterinarian.
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