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The name of the Swedish dog breed, Schillerstövare, can be translated to the Schiller Hound in English. It is named after the Swedish man who started the breed, Per Schiller. This man created the Schillerstövare breed in the nineteenth century by mixing the Harrier dog breed with several different Swiss hounds. Through this coupling, he came up with a great scent hound that is perfect for hunting.
The Schillerstövare is a classic scent hound. This means that it has a keener sense of smell than most other dog breeds. It uses this heightened sense of smell to sniff out any prey. This is especially beneficial in highly wooded areas as the hunter and his dog will have to rely on senses other than sight. Once the Schillerstövare smells his prey, he will either point it out to the hunter, or go after it himself, flushing animals such as foxes and rabbits out into the open. Schillerstövare dogs were bred for this purpose, and they are still widely used for hunting today. They are also used as a show dog and as a family companion.
Schillerstövare dogs are medium to large in size. They are relatively tall, but do not have a lot of bulk, which means they are lighter than other dog breeds of a similar height. They average a height between 53 and 61 centimetres and a weight between 18 and 25 kilograms. The Schillerstövare breed’s coat is short to medium in length and lies close to the body.
