of tail, ordinary hair quite long but not forming a fringe. Ample hair between pads. Colour Upper side of neck, back, sides of trunk and upper side of tail black. Head and legs, as well as side of neck, trunk and tail brown. White markings as follows: blaze on upper part of muzzle, underside of neck, breast and tip of tail, lower legs and feet. A mixture of black and brown undesirable, as is a preponderance of any of the three permissible colours. Gait/Movement Free striding and long reaching. Hindlegs showing drive. Not moving close behind. Temperament A typical hound in temperament—sweet and friendly to all—the Hamiltonstövare is also a hardworking hunter. It is happy to be with its family, but it is also happy to be out hunting. The Hamiltonstövare is its "own hound," and although it is friendly and gregarious, it naturally defers to doing what it wants rather than what might be requested of it. It takes enthusiasm and praise to persuade the Hamiltonstovare to comply with its owner's requests, but it'll do it if it's inspired. Size Male Dogs: 53–61 cm (21–24 in). The ideal size is 57 cm (22½ in). Female Dogs: 49–57 cm (19¼ - 22½ in). The ideal size is 53 cm (21 in). Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog. See also Dogs portal List of dog breeds Dog breeds originating in Sweden FCI breeds Rare dog breeds Scent hounds