Hamilton Hound vs Cao da Serra de Aires
Compare Hamilton Hound and Cao da Serra de Aires 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
Cao da Serra de Aires
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
49 – 61 cm
42 – 55 cm
Weight
23 – 27 kg
12 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Hamilton Hound
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Medium
Cao da Serra de Aires
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
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 Cao da Serra de Aires
The Cao da Serra de Aires is a medium Portuguese herding dog with a long, shaggy, low‑shedding coat and alert “monkey‑like” expression. Loyal, sensitive and intelligent, it needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and regular grooming, thriving as an active family companion.
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