Finnish Hound

Typical of Scandinavia's Stovare type of hunting hound,the Finnish version,called Suomenajokoira in its native land,is about a hundred years old.It was created by crossing English Foxhounds,French and German hounds and some of the older Stovare types in Sweden.By 1870 the type was fixed but appearance in this breed has never been as important as hunting ability.Its quarry is the hare and the fox,which it flushes and pursues.
FCI Group: 6 (Working)
Other Names:Suomenajokoira,Finnish Stovare,Finsk Strövare
Body Type:
A medium sized hound of the foxhound type
Height: 20 1/2 - 24 inches(at shoulder)
Weight: 55-60 pounds
Long,hanging hound ears stand out slightly from the head and are not altered.Long tail is not altered
Personality: Affectionate and friendly to all.High energy
Finnish Hound is the most popular dog in Finland.

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