FCI 129 - Medium-sized Hounds
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History
The history of Smaland Hound starts in the county of Smaland, in southern Sweden; There was a wide variety of hounds in the 19th century. Some, of german origin, Polish or Baltic, They had arrived in the company of soldiers returning from the great wars between 1611 and 1678.
These hunting dogs were later crossed with local farm dogs type Spitz and english hounds, becoming the ancestors of Smaland Hound. The size, tail color and length varied at that time: some dogs were black and tan, others red or yellow. But, white markings were common. Some cubs were born with short tails.
During the early years of the 20th century, great efforts were made to rebuild the type of the old Smalandsstรถvare, especially the short-tailed variety. The first standard, written in 1921, allowed dogs to have both short and long tails. First it was decided that the color would be black and tan, but red and yellow were allowed, as well as the white spots.
The Smaland Hound received continuous infusions of new blood, sometimes using strong lines from other dog breeds. New blood was last used in the 1980s. 1950, When, for a brief period, dogs of unknown origin were registered, but accepted type, as Smaland Hound.
Photo: Smalandsstovare by amoreaquattrozampe.it
Physical characteristics ยซSmaland Houndยป
The Smaland Hound he is a robust dog, similar to Rottweiler, and elegant looking. His eyes are dark brown with a calm expression. Ears are stuck high, slightly raised when the dog is paying attention. They are carried hanging, with rounded ends. The tail is placed in the extension of the line of the back, straight or slightly saber-shaped. May be short at birth.
Fur: average length, rough, well attached to the body; thicker in the back and neckline. The undercoat is colored: black and fiery (all shades range from amber to reddish brown). Small white spots are allowed on the bib and fingers.
Size: males 46-54 cm. (ideal 50 cm.); females 42-54 cm. (ideal 45 cm.).
Character and abilities ยซSmaland Houndยป
These Hounds form a strong bond with their owners, being loyal and devoted, kind and loving, which also makes them great companions at home.
When they hunt, they are used mainly for hunting fox and hare. He is gifted with exceptional talent, he is a brave and determined dog.
At home, is a gentle, calm and affectionate family companion. They are known to be territorial and wary of strangers., which makes them good watchdogs that will not fail to warn their masters of marauders.
The Smaland Hound is very intelligent and they learn easily. He gets along well with his peers if they have grown up together, but it must be presented with delicacy and attention to other dogs and other animals.
It is a dog that needs a lot of time in the presence of its master, who needs space and the ability to spend his energy. So, it is not a dog for owners who are absent or who do not have enough time to dedicate to it.
The breed needs space and is therefore not suitable for apartment living.
Ratings of the โSmaland Houndโ
Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Smaland Hound" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.
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Videos of the โSmaland Houndโ
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Smรฅland duster / Smalands Hound / Smalandstevar
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Type and recognitions:
- FCI CLASSIFICATION: 129
- Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
- Section 1.2: Medium-sized hound-type dogs.. With proof of work..
Federations:
- – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. โ
- – UKC – Scenthounds โ
FCI breed standard "Smaland Hound"
Use:
Bloodhound type dog used for hare and fox hunting. It is not a pack dog and is not used for deer hunting..
General appearance:
It is a robust dog with an elegant appearance.. He is of strong constitution, without being heavy. The coat should be rough.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
The body is almost square. The height of the body should be almost equal to half the height at the withers.
He is a calm dog, loving, with enthusiastic and reliable temperament.
Head:
---- Skull : Medium length and thin. It is wider between the ears.
- Stop : Well defined; The distance from the occiput to the stop should be equal to the distance from the stop to the tip of the nose..
facial region:
โท Truffle : black, with large nostrils.
โท Snout : Well developed, without being thick or pointy. Nasal cane straight and parallel to the line of the skull.
โท Lips : The upper lip hangs only slightly over the lower lip..
โท Cheeks : They are not prominent.
โท Jaws/Teeth : Scissor bite. Strong, well-developed teeth.
โท Eyes : Dark brown in color; calm expression.
โท Ears : High insertion, he raises them a little when he is attentive. They are slightly shorter than the distance from the base of the ear to the middle of the snout.. They hang flat and the tips are rounded.
Neck:
Moderately long, powerful without being thick, descends harmoniously towards the shoulders. The skin that covers the neck is tight and flexible.Body:
โท Cross : Well marked.
โท Back : Short, and strong.
โท Pork loin : Muscular and slightly arched.
โท Rump : Slightly inclined, long and wide.
โท Breast
: Well developed with well sprung ribs.
โท Bottom line and belly : Belly just a little retracted.
Tail:
- It can be long and inserted in a straight line with the back. Straight or slightly curved in the shape of a saber. It barely reaches the tibio-tarsal joints. Queues with medium length are also allowed. When the dog moves, It is preferable that the tail is not carried above the level of the back.
- Short queue allowed, natural or bear tail.
Tips
PREVIOUS MEMBERS :
โท Generalities : Viewed from the front, the forelimbs are straight and parallel. Strong bones should give the impression of harmony with the dog's overall appearance..
โท Shoulders : They're long, muscular, well attached and well directed backwards.
โท Arms : Long, they form a right angle with the shoulders.
โท Elbows : Glued to the body, without being visible below the thorax.
โท Metacarpos : Flexible and slightly angled with the forearm.
โท Front feet : Firms, with well-angled and closed fingers.
LATER MEMBERS :
โท Generalities : Seen from the back, They are strong and parallel.
โท Thigh : It has well-developed muscles. Seen from the sides, thighs are wide.
โท Knee : Well angled.
โท Tibio-tarsal joints : With good angulation
โท Metatarsal : Short, thin and straight.
โท Hind feet : Similar to the previous. Dewclaws are undesirable.
Movement:
Parallel, strong, spans space.Mantle
HAIR : Medium long, rough, the attached outer layer is thicker on the back and neck. The undercoat is short, dense and smooth. Over the head, ears and front of limbs, the coat should be short and soft. Below the tail and on the back of the thighs, the outer layer should be longer than on the back. The hair is abundant between the toes and pads.
COLOR : black and tan. Fuego: any shade from amber to reddish brown. Some small white markings on the chest and toes are permitted..
Size and weight:
Height at the withers :
- Males: 46-54 cm.. Ideal size: 50 cm..
- females: 42-52 cm.. Ideal size: 46 cm..
Fouls:
Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered a fault and its seriousness is considered to the degree of
deviation from the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog.
โข Incorrect proportions, p.ej. very rectangular body.
โข Lack of definition of sexual characteristics.
โข Heavy head, wide skull.
โข Short or pointed snout.
โข Pendulous lip commissure.
โข Upper or lower prognathism, level bite.
โข Light eyes.
โข Too long back.
โข Short croup, inclined.
โข Tail carried above the level of the back
โข Restricted movements of the hind limbs.
โข By je cut the thin.
โข Lack of fire marks; black tips of hair in fire color.
โข Too much white color or white hair in inappropriate places.
โข Liver and brown color.
MISS PLAYOFFS
โข Cowardice, aggression toward owner.
โข Very reserved dog, fearful.
โข Marked upper or lower prognathism.
โข Variations in height at the withers less than or greater than 1 cm..
Any dog โโshowing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
Alternative names:
1. (Swedish: Smรฅlandsstรถvare) (English).
2. Smรฅlandsstรถvare (French).
3. Smรฅland-Bracke, Smรฅlandsstรถvare (German).
4. Smalandsstovare (Portuguese).
5. Cazador de Smรฅland (sueco: Smรฅlandsstรถvare) (espaรฑol).