Finnish Hound vs Gotland Hound
Compare Finnish Hound and Gotland Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Finnish Hound
VS
Gotland Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Finnish Hound
Gotland Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
52 – 61 cm
44 – 56 cm
Weight
20 – 24 kg
18 – 22 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 14 years
15 – 19 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Finnish Hound
Easy to Train
Medium
Gotland Hound
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Finnish Hound
Finnish Hound (Finsk stövare): medium‑large, athletic Scandinavian scenthound with an easy‑care tricolour coat. Calm and affectionate indoors when well exercised; energetic, vocal, and independent on the trail. Bred for hare and fox, needs substantial outdoor activity and consistent training.
About Gotland Hound
The Gotland Hound is a rare Swedish scenthound from Gotland, medium‑sized, athletic and enduring. Bred to hunt hare and fox, it has a loud, carrying voice, independent working style, and strong hunting instinct. Loyal and affectionate with its family, it is calm indoors if well exercised.
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