Hamiltonstövare
Alternative names
Hamilton Hound Swedish Foxhound
Common nickname
Hamilton
Country of origin
Sweden
Classification
FCI: Group 6 Section 1 ANKC: Group 4 (Hounds) KC(UK): Hound NZKC: Hounds UKC: Scenthound Breeds
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC

The Hamiltonstövare is a breed of dog, bred as a hunting hound. The breed was developed in Sweden by the founder of the Swedish Kennel Club , Count Adolf Hamilton. Its ancestry includes several German hounds as well as English Foxhound s and Harriers.