Smålandsstövare vs Norwegian Hound
Compare Smålandsstövare and Norwegian Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Smålandsstövare
VS
Norwegian Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Smålandsstövare
Norwegian Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
42 – 54 cm
47 – 58 cm
Weight
15 – 18 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Smålandsstövare
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Medium
Norwegian Hound
Medium
Summary
About Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
About Norwegian Hound
The Norwegian Hound is a medium-sized, tireless scenthound with a rectangular body, drop ears, and a dense, coarse coat. Bred to hunt hare and fox, giving voice as it follows the trail, it combines a strong hunting drive with a friendly, sociable nature. It is best suited to an owner with an interest in hunting who can provide hunting training, daily exercise, and mental stimulation. Its coat is easy to care for.
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