Smaland Hound Dog
INTRODUCTION
The Smaland Hound has the typical pendulous, flat ears and dark brown, peaceful eyes of other hound .They have a tough, robust body which is compact and almost square in shape.Many types of hounds are good family dogs and excellent around kids. They’re also fairly low-maintenance as far as grooming and other care.
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HABITAT : A historical area in the south of Sweden called Smäland is the homeland of the Smaland Hound
TEMPERAMENT : Highly intelligent, hunter, strong
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Scent hound
SOCIAL UNIT : It belongs to Sweden
LOCATIONS : Sweden
STATUS / POPULATION : STATUS:It is considered rare
POPULATION:36,392
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Many types of hounds are good family dogs and excellent around kids. They’re also fairly low-maintenance as far as grooming and other care
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: smaland hound dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
They are usually black, tan and white tricolors or tan and white bicolors. Tan can vary from reddish-brown and red to lemon. Lemon and white is a less common color.
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 – 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: Male: 18. 5 inches
Female: 17. 5 inches -
TAIL
Their fur is longer on the back of their hind limbs and under their tail. The fur must be black and tan, though small white markings are permissible.
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WEIGHT
15 – 20 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Every season
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 9 days
Gestation period: 9 Week -
LITTER SIZE
4 -6 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Rottweiler
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1921
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ORIGIN
16th century
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DISTRIBUTION
All around the world
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OCCURRENCE
Families: Hound
Species: Smaland Hound -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
carnivores
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TO HUMANS
Smaland Hounds are average friendly towards strangers.This doesn't mean they bond to their owners any less, just that they show their love from a comfortable distance
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AS A PET
Yes
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
