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A drawing of a Hamiltonstövare! This makes Great gift for dog lovers, Hamilton Hound fanciers, and all alike. This drawing is a movement illustration of a Hamiltonstövare. It is imperative to me that the breed’s correct gait be represented completely, and that the dog is drawn to match its breed standard. Don’t see your breed yet? Keep an eye out for the future additions to my AKC All-Breed Series!

About the breed:
ARE HAMILTONSTOVARE FOR YOU?

Hamiltons are not for everybody. They are typical of scent hounds and will follow their nose. They can be stubborn. Some people may call them loud, true Hamilton people call it singing. They can be very vocal at times but usually only when the situation warrants it.

Most Hamiltons are multi-purpose animals, in that they are pets, show dogs, and hunters. Going off leash in an open area is not advisable unless its an enclosed or fenced area. They do need free running, but in open areas this could mean that you would be waiting for their return at an undetermined amount of time. If they find a scent or see something interesting they will not come when called. Some Hamiltons are very good on recall but give them a scent and their mind is overcome with instinct.

Hamiltons are low maintenance in the house, their fur is soft and rarely sheds, they have no "doggy" smell, and can be quite lazy sometimes. Hamiltons are very food motivated so obedience training with the proper motivation can be easy. Sometimes their hound stubbornness can come out so higher level competitive obedience may not be an option.

Hamiltons are incredibly agile and flexible. They may excel in competitive agility. Hamiltons need a fair amount of exercise, at least multiple 20 minute walks a day. Hamiltons thrive on mental and physical stimulation so more is always better. They are very adaptable so if you want to make them a jogging partner then they will gladly join you. If your tastes are more into hiking then they are perfectly fine with that too.

The major problem with Hamiltons at this time is finding one. As of right now, there is only one known breeder of Hamiltonstovare in America. Some Hamiltonstovare have been imported from the UK, Sweden, and Norway. Other Hamiltonstovare have come from a known rescue situation that is happening within a few areas. Obtaining a responsibly bred Hamiltonstovare in America generally requires being placed on a waiting list. If you wish to obtain a responsibly bred Hamiltonstovare and are open to importing please email us for more information.



VERSATILITY

Hamiltons are very versatile and several members of the HCA use their Hamiltons for various different tasks. They make excellent show dogs, with their noble and elegant bearing they can be quite the eye catcher. They have excellent noses and make wonderful tracking dogs. They have natural instincts as a rabbit or a fox hunter so training them for hunting is a breeze. Despite their size, they do not hunt deer. It has been bred in them over centuries to refuse deer scent. Due to their hunting history they are very agile and make fun agility dogs. We always recommend basic obedience for any Hamilton, however; they are naturally stubborn so higher level competitive obedience may not be an option. A CDX title might be the highest the average Hamilton can achieve. They could be shown in rally competitions as well, due to their tendency to wander it might be best to stick with the classes that are on lead. Hamiltonstovare make excellent competitive weight pullers and are surprisingly strong for their size. Anything you want to try with your Hamilton is something that they are ready to do, be it carting, weight pull, nosework, barn hunting, agility, rally, dock diving, therapy work, service dog work, lure coursing, hunting, etc.
UKC Hamiltonstovare Breed Standard

Scenthound Group

The goals and purposes of this breed standard include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it; to advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout the world; and to act as a guide for judges.

Breeders and judges have the responsibility to avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detrimental to the health, welfare, essence and soundness of this breed, and must take the responsibility to see that these are not perpetuated.

Any departure from the following should be considered a fault, and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.

HISTORY

Hound breeds have been known in Sweden since the 16th Century. Until 1789, hunting with hounds was a privilege for royalty only. When the ban that had prevented peasantry from hunting the lands was lifted, hounds earlier kept only by the royalty became well known and widespread. The origin of the Hamiltonstovare is thought to be a mixture of scenthounds from Southern Germany and Switzerland, as well as Foxhounds and Harriers. The breed is used for hunting hare and fox. It is not a pack hound, and is never used to hunt deer.

The Hamiltonstovare was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 2006.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

A short coated, tricolor, well proportioned hound that gives the impression of great strength and stamina. They are longer than tall. Secondary sex characteristics should be clearly defined. Females are slightly more refined, with a shorter stature, and a tighter head piece.

Working dogs are not to be penalized under any conditions for scars or blemishes that are due to hunting injuries.

Disqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid.

CHARACTERISTICS

Friendly and even tempered. Focused and driven, with a regal bearing.

Faults: Shyness, over-exuberance.
Disqualifications: Viciousness or extreme shyness.

HEAD

The head is fairly long.

SKULL

The skull is slightly arched and moderately broad. The stop is well defined, but not abrupt. Distance from occiput to stop should be equal to that from stop to tip of nose.

MUZZLE

The muzzle is as long as the skull, strong and nearly rectangular. The nasal bridge is straight and parallel to the top line of the skull. The cheeks are lean. The lips are rather thin and rounded. Males should have more lip than females.

Faults: Short, snipey or dish faced muzzle. Heavy cheeks.

TEETH

The Hamiltonstovare has a complete set of evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite.

Faults: Slight under or overshot bite. Level bite.
Disqualifications: Pronounced over or undershot bite.

NOSE

Black, fully pigmented, with large, well developed nostrils.

EYES

The eyes are dark brown, and have a calm expression. Eye rims are black.

Fault: Light eyes.

EARS

The ears are set fairly high. When they are pulled forward, they should reach no more than halfway to the end of the muzzle. They are soft and flat, and hang close to the cheeks without folding.

NECK

Long, powerful, and set well into the shoulders; with tight skin. Males should have a distinct arch at the top of the neck.

FOREQUARTERS

The shoulders are long, muscular, well laid back, and close to the body. The upper arms are long, and form a right angle with the shoulder blades.

FORELEGS

The forelegs are straight and parallel, with strong bone. The elbows fit close to the body. The pasterns are springy and slightly sloping.
Dewclaws may be removed.

BODY

The body is rectangular in shape. The chest is deep, long, and well developed, reaching to the elbows. The ribs are moderately sprung. The withers are well defined, and the back is level and powerful. The loin is muscular and slightly arched. The croup is long, broad and slightly sloping. The belly is only slightly tucked up.

Serious Fault: Shallow chest.

HINDQUARTERS

The muscles are well developed. The thighs are broad when viewed from the side.

HIND LEGS

The stifles and hocks are well angulated, and the rear pasterns are short, lean and straight.
Rear dewclaws may be removed

FEET

Oval in shape, with well knuckled, tight toes.

TAIL

The tail is set on the line of the croup. It is thick at the base and tapers to the tip, long enough to reach to the hock. It is straight or slightly curved in saber fashion, and carried not much above the line of the back.

Fault: High tail carriage.

COAT

The coat is harsh and lies close to the body. On the head, ears and front of the legs, the coat is short and smooth. Under the tail and on the back of the thighs it is longer, but does not form a fringe.

COLOR

Tri-color. The upper side of the neck, back, sides of trunk and upper side of tail are black. The head, ears and legs, as well as the side of neck, trunk and tail, are tan. Tan can range from golden tint to a rich, deep reddish-brown. Blaze on upper part of muzzle; under- and upper side of neck, breast, tip of tail and lower part of legs and feet white. Slight deviations of markings on a well-built dog are permissible.

Faults: Black and brown hairs mixed together. White markings other than those described. Heavy black markings that cover the sides of the trunk and the shoulders and thighs.
Serious Faults: Partial or full white collar. Two colored (yellow and white, black and white, black and tan).
Disqualification: Albinism.

HEIGHT

Height at the withers for males is from 21 to 24 inches, with 22½ being the ideal. For females, it is from 19¼ to 22½ inches, with 21 being the ideal.

Eliminating Faults: Over or under the height ranges.

GAIT

Parallel, strong, and long reaching.

Serious Faults: Single tracking. Crossing of front legs.

ELIMINATING FAULTS

(An Eliminating Fault is a Fault serious enough that it eliminates the dog from obtaining any awards in a conformation event.)
Over or under the height ranges.

DISQUALIFICATIONS

(A dog with a Disqualification must not be considered for placement in a conformation event, and must be reported to UKC.)
Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid.
Viciousness or extreme shyness.
Albinism.
Pronounced over or undershot bite.
Information sourced from the https://www.hamiltonstovare.org/Contact Email: IvyFoxIllustration@ gmail(dot)com
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Ch – Champion of Record – earned by gaining 15 points in conformation wins. Points awarded is determined by the number of other entries the winning dog defeats. A dog must win at least two majors (by winning at two different shows under two different judges where there are enough entries defeated to equal 3-5 points by the AKC point system.
OTCh – Obedience Trial Champion
To earn an obedience title, the dog must have a passing score of 50% of possible points or better, and an overall passing score at three different competitions under three different judges.
CD – Companion Dog (First Level Obedience Competition, basic obedience exercises)
CDX – Companion Dog Excellent (Intermediate Level Obedience Competition, more advanced obedience work)
UD – Utility Dog (Advanced Level Obedience Competition, difficult obedience work, including hand signals)
UDX – The highest obedience degree AKC presently awards
TRACKING
TD – Tracking Dog
TDX – Tracking Dog Excellent
VST – Variable Surface Tracking
HERDING
HIC – Herding Instinct Certificate
HT – Herding Tested
PT – PreTrial Tested
HS – Herding Started
HI – Herding Intermediate
HX – Herding Excellent
HCh – Herding Champion
AGILITY
NA – Novice Agility
OA – Open Agility
AX – Agility Excellent
MX – Master Agility Excellent
NAJ – Novice Agility Jumper
OAJ – Open Agility Jumper
EAJ – Excellent Agility Jumper
AKC Unofficial Titles
CGC – Canine Good Citizen
ROM – Register of Merit – A dog or bitch must earn a number of points specified by the DPCA rules, and also meet the numbers of champion and major pointed progeny required by DPCA. The requirements for bitches are less than the requirements for the dogs because males have the opportunity to produce a far larger number of offspring.
ROMC – Canadian ROM
ROM/C – designates that the dog has earned an American and a Canadian ROM.
TT – Temperament Tested
TC – Temperament Certified
AOE – Award of Excellence-A dog must meet qualifications in conformation, obedience, and also be OFA´d to earn this award.
New competitions are being added and rules for competitions change, for the most up to date rules and regulations, check with the AKC and the DPCA.
Miscellaneous American titles often seen on pedigrees and in advertising.
BIS – Best in Show at an All-Breed Show in conformation.
BISS – Best in Show Specialty (where only dogs of the same breed are competing in conformation)
BOB – Best of Breed
BOS – Best Opposite Sex
BOW – Best of Winners (best between Winners Dog and Winners Bitch in breed conformation class competition)
WD – Winners Dog – the winning dog overall of the regular classes of his sex.
WB – Winners Bitch – the winning bitch overall of the regular classes of her sex.
RWD/RWB – Runner up to the winners dog and bitch, if the winner becomes ineligible for the award then the runner up will receive the points awarded from that show.
Special – A dog that is already a Champion that is competing for Best of Breed only. A Champion cannot compete in the classes where points are earned (because a Champion has already earned them!)
RTD – Registered Therapy Dog
TD I- Dog has passed Therapy Dog International´s testing
HEALTH CERTIFICATIONS
OVC – Ontario Veterinary College
OVC Hip Certification – A dog may be preliminary screened at a younger age, but will not receive a certification unless the dog is at least 18 months old. It was told to me by a tech in the radiology department of OVC that they consider hips to either be bad, in which case they are rated on a scale from 0 – 4, with 4 being the worse, or they are “good” in which case the animal will receive a certification number (if 18 months or older. Therefore they do not follow the U.S. rating system which includes “FAIR”, Good, Excellent”. Their exact words were “the hips are either GOOD or they are NOT.
OFA – Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
OFA Hip Certifications – dogs within a specified range of normal hip x-rays are certified OFA-Excellent, Good, or Fair
OFA – Elbow Certification – Certified by OFA for normal elbows on x-ray, only one grade recognized as normal. Check with OFA for proper procedures and positioning for hip and elbow x-rays. A dog may be preliminary screened at a younger age, but will not receive a certification unless the dog is at least 24 months old.
OFA is also now doing certifications for other canine health concerns such as normal thyroid levels, check with OFA for accurate data and rules concerning these.
CERF – Canine Eye Registry Foundation-dog is certified to have normal eyes. Re-certification must be done annually.
vWD – Von Willebrands Disease free-meaning the dog has been tested and found free of vWD, a bleeding disorder, vWD free ratings also are often given with a percentage listed. For the best information on Von Willebrand´s Disease, contact Dr Jean Dodds, who is the leading research specialist in blood disorders.
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