Comparison: Halden Hound and Hamiltonstövare

Halden Hound and Hamiltonstövare are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Halden Hound
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Hamiltonstövare
Photo: amodelofcontrol, CC BY 2.0, source
Halden HoundHamiltonstövare
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originNorwaySweden
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers50–60 cm49–61 cm
Recognition features
  • Rectangular build, proud, strong but not heavy
  • White with black patches and tan shading on head and legs
  • Harsh, very dense, straight coat with dense undercoat
  • Tricolour with black mantle, tan on head, legs and flanks, and white markings
  • Rectangular, strong and enduring, never heavy
  • Friendly and even-tempered
CoatHarsh, very dense, straight coat with dense undercoat; white with black patches and tan shading.Harsh, not-too-short coat lying very close; tricolour with black mantle and tan on head and legs.
Purpose–Scent hound giving tongue for hare and fox; not a pack hound and never used on deer.

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