Dog
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Hound Smalandsstovare Champions
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Pronunciation:
smawl-and-stohv-air
Breed Description:
The Smalandsstovare breed of dog is a medium sized breed of dog that should be strong and athletic in appearance. They should have a sturdy and robust look without appearing too course or overweight. The top line of the Smalandsstovare should be slightly sloped and the overall look should be of a compact dog. The tail should be either long or naturally short. The head should be narrow iwht a well-defined muzzle. The ears should be medium in length and should be lay flat on the dog's head.
The coat of the dog should medium in length and dense. There should be a soft undercoat and the top coat should be hard to the touch. The coat color is black with tan points, although the tan can range in shades from light tan to a reddish brown. There can be small markings on white on the chest or toes.
Temperament:
The Smalandsstovare breed of dog is an active breed that is knwon for being very loyal. In fact, this breed becomes very attached to their family and is really a one family type of dog. The breed is usually suspicious of strangers and tends to be aloof with people who aren't in their family. They usually get along well with children and can make an excellent companion for a family. They are usually very easy to train and are known for being very intelligent. The breed does need to be properly socialized to accept other dogs and they have been known to be territorial.
Height:
The average height for the Smalandsstovare is between 16 to 20 inches for a female and 17 to 21 inches for a male.
Weight:
The average weight for a Smalandsstovare is between 33 to 44 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Smalandsstovare breed of dog is considered to be a hardy breed of dog with few known health problems.
Living Conditions:
The Smalandsstovare breed of dog is not recommended for apartments. This is a hunting breed and does much better in a home with a large yard or acreage.
Exercise:
The Smalandsstovare breed of dog is an active breed that needs at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. They love being out and working so it is important to offer them a variety of activities.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Smalandsstovare breed of dog should be brushed once per week to remove any dead hair but outside of that, they are a very easy dog to groom. Special care should be given to the ears, since they can be prone to ear infections and the hair under the ears and around the feet should be trimmed on a regular basis. Baths should only be given when it is absolutely necessary and the breed can go several months between baths.
Origin:
The Smalandsstovare breed of dog is a fairly old breed and is actually believed to be one of the oldest breeds in Sweden. The breed can be traced back to the 16th century and it is believed that they were around long before then. The breed was originally used for hunting and were often found on farms. It is unclear what breeds went into creating the Smalansstovare but it is believed they used hounds from Poland, England and Germany, as well as spitz breeds found in Sweden.
The breed was fairly unknown until efforts to create a breed standard began in the 1900's. The breed had a standard by 1952 and while they are seen in Sweden, they are fairly uncommon. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
