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 Foxhounds and
Harriers.
The breed is known by the white blaze on the head, down the neck, four white paws, and a white tail tip. He differs from an English Foxhound in that his frame is lighter.