Description
This handsome, stylish dog comes from Sweden, where he is the most popular of the hound breeds. He carries the name of Count Hamilton, who created the breed in the late 1800s. The Count was a connoisseur of hounds and one of the founders of the Swedish Kennel Club. His foundation dog and bitch for the Hamiltonstovare were basically of English Foxhound breeding crossed with German hounds.
The Hamilton is a hunting dog that is not used in packs but hunts singly. He is more suited to the country than the town and will spend hours in the fields. Should he get out on his own, he will be far too engrossed to come back to a quick whistle, but will eventually return in his own good time.
His richly coloured black, tan and white coat combined with his elegant head carriage add to his attraction. His coat is easy to care for. A dog who likes to work, he makes a happy, easy-going friend and companion.
Breed Group
Hound
Vulnerable Native Breed
No
Size
Large
How much exercise?
More than 2 hours per day
Length of coat
Short
How much grooming?
Once a week
Supposedly sheds?*
Yes
Town or Country
Country
Type of home
Large House
Minimum Garden Size
Large
Lifespan
Over 10 Years
* If you are asthmatic or have an allergy, you should consult your medical advisor before considering obtaining a dog. More information can also be found on
the Kennel Club website.
The Hound Breed Group
Breeds originally used for hunting either by scent or by sight. The scent hounds include the Beagle and Bloodhound and the sight hounds such breeds as the Whippet and Greyhound. Many of them enjoy a significant amount of exercise and can be described as dignified, aloof but trustworthy companions.