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| Other names | Hamilton Hound, Swedish Foxhound | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common nicknames | Hamilton | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin | Sweden | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Hamiltonstövare or Hamilton Hound is a breed of scenthound originally developed by the founder of the Swedish Kennel Club, Count Adolf Hamilton. Its ancestors include several German hounds as well as English Foxhounds and Harriers. The breed is recognized by the Swedish Kennel Club, Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and the American Kennel Club's Foundational Stock Service.