Quiet and gentle, Smolanders are excellent hunters and loving companions, but no matter what they are used for, they need to be trained gently from an early age. The overall appearance is elegant, the body is strong and powerful, and the hair can withstand harsh climate environments. IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Broad, with body width approximately equal to half the height of the withers. The compact and stocky Smaransdauwa has been a successful Swedish working retriever since the Middle Ages, but was not officially recognized as a breed by the Swedish Kennel Club until 1921.

1Introduction to Smolander Hound

In the dense forests of Smaland, loyal hounds hunt hares and foxes with endurance rather than speed. It is illegal to cut off a dog's tail in Sweden. The current short-tailed dog was originally bred by Briennese in the 19th century by crossing local hounds with Stallsdorfer hounds. The lifespan of the Smolander Hound is about 12-14 years. The gait is firm, coordinated and natural. Temperament is calm, kind, loyal and keen.

2Smolander Hound Characteristics

Size: The male Smålander Hound is 46-54cm tall at the shoulders, and the female Smålander Hound is 42-50cm tall at the shoulders. Male Smolander hounds weigh 15-18kg. Broad, with body width approximately equal to half the height of the withers.

Head: Eyes dark brown, showing calmness. The ears are set high, slightly rounded and hanging. The head is of medium length and relatively wide between the ears. The muzzle is well developed and the bridge of the nose is straight and parallel. The teeth have a scissor bite and are strong and well developed

Neck: Medium length, strong but not rough, the skin of the neck is soft and tight.

Body: Shoulders with pronounced scapulae. The back is short and strong, with the loin slightly arched. The croup is slightly sloping, long and broad. Chest The chest and ribs are well developed. The abdomen is slightly rolled up

Tail: Two types, one is a long tail, located on the back, straight or slightly curved, almost reaching the hock, and the other is a naturally short tail.

Legs: The forelimbs are straight and parallel when viewed from the front. The bones are strong and the overall appearance harmonious. The shoulders are long, muscular and slightly sloping back. The upper arms are long, forming a right-angled shoulder. Hindquarters, viewed from behind, strong and parallel. The thighs are muscular and broad. Hock angle is correct. Metatarsals short and straight.

Coat: Medium length, rough to the touch, with short, dense, soft undercoat. The hair on the head, ears and legs is smooth. The hair on the tail and thighs is longer than on the back.

Color:Black with dark brown pattern, slight white markings allowed on chest and between toes.