Hamilton Hound
VS
Border Terrier
Hamilton Hound vs Border Terrier
Compare Hamilton Hound and Border Terrier side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Hamilton Hound
Border Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
49 – 61 cm
28 – 40 cm
Weight
23 – 27 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Hamilton Hound
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Border Terrier
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Summary
About Hamilton Hound
The Hamilton Hound is a Swedish tricolour scent hound, medium‑large, athletic and robust. Calm, friendly and affectionate at home, it has strong hunting drive, a loud voice and needs substantial daily exercise, training and mental stimulation. Coat care is simple.
About Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
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