Hamiltonstovare Breeders UK? Questions

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  1. TabithaJ

    TabithaJ New Member

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    Hamiltonstovare Breeders UK?

    One of my friends has fallen head-over-heels in love with this breed and I said I would ask a few questions on her behalf here.

    She is keen to find a puppy from a reputable breeder but is not having much luck. I told her to check Champ - Dogs. Just wondering if anyone here can also recommend a Hamiltonstovare breeder.....?

    Also, her one concern is that she wants a dog she can let off lead - would recall be a massive issue with a Hamiltonstovare.....?

    Thanks very much for any info at all that I can pass on to her, much appreciated :)
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  3. majuka

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    I'll watch this thread with interest Tabitha as I too think they are absolutely gorgeous dogs and are on my 'one day' list!
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    As in all breeds the best place to start is the breed club as members will need to abide by the club/society's code of ethics re breeding and health checks.

    I think you will find that the Hamilton is not top of the league in the recall stakes, it IS a hound.
  5. TabithaJ

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    When my friend told me she wanted this as her next dog, I immediately looked them up and must admit, they are gorgeous! A bit like very big Beagles, maybe?!
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    :grin: That was my thoughts too, very striking. I've yet to see one in the flesh though sadly.
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    I have met two, neither were let off the lead (a flexi lead)
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    The Hamiltonstövare has an excellent nose and when on the trail is hard to distract, and will only return when he is ready.

    Clearly it is a hound who needs a secure garden and who should be exercised with due consideration for roads and livestock.

    As his Foxhound ancestry would suggest, the Hamiltonstövare does enjoy plenty of exercise and this must be taken into consideration before acquiring one.

    Do not expect him to return when called. His temperament is good; even-tempered and friendly he makes a fine house dog as long as his exercise requirements are attended to.

    Firm handling and basic training are vital if you wish to own a breed which is led by its nose. However this is a sensitive breed for all his size and this must be remembered if you do not wish to turn your dog into a quivering wreck. The breed will not tolerate harsh handling in any form.

    Health

    Epilepsy has been in the breed for many generations, although many breeders have, in the past, have to ignore it. One or two breeders have worked together to try and breed out and eliminate this problem, with success. Even in Sweden, where the breed originated, Epilepsy is still a problem.

    Other health issues are problems with hips and there has recently been mentioned that eye problems may be creeping into the breed (PRA).
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    A friend has a relative with one and apparentley he is very very hard work, not a dog for the feint hearted also a champion escapologist
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    Thanks, SMOKEY BEAR. Yes, that info confirms what I thought and what I warned my friend about. The Hamilton is a beautiful breed, just not sure that it is the right one for my friend, but of course it's up to her ultimately...
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    Thanks :) I will pass this on to my friend, it does sound like this breed might be a bit much for her.....!
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    As the owner of a Foxhound I can safely say that training recall is very hard.:shock:

    But if you are prepared to put the work in it is possible.:)

    After 18 months with Craven,I am just now getting to the stage where I can let him off in different places,these are places we have been walking for the past 18 months and he knows where he's going and more importantly how to get back for when the recall fails,and it will fail:cry:

    I will probably never be able to just go somewhere new and let him off,I have to weigh up every situation,the dangers he could get into if he was off lead.

    But the upside to this is he is the most friendly,playful, lovable,independant dog,he is a joy to own and I wouldn't have him any other way.:grin:
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    Hamiltons are NOT easy dogs at all. They are not reliable despite being used as gundogs in their native country. My boss had one, (Sue L) on here, sadly hers was extremely aggressive with people and other dogs and was PTS.
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    It's interesting, because that's exactly what I would say about Dex - and he's a Lab :)

    So I understand precisely what you mean. Maybe in a former life Dex was a hound......:mrgreen:
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    I would suggest that if she wants a dog she can let off lead to be very vigilant with training a hound or not get one at all...

    However saying that I do see two Beagles let off around the lake - they are too fat to run though I think - they just tend to waddle, but not wander...
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    I had a foxhound cross GSD so a nose with a brain. Very hard work but, my soul dog. Don't know that I'd have another one but, saying that I have a GWP with a huge prey drive so, I guess I did get another one just in a different outfit. At least this one has recall.
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    LOL what a mix ! Cute I bet? Oh and back to the thread they are gorgeous dogs
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    There used to be a couple doing agility around the circuit. Sadly they both died within quite a short space of time.
  19. mad4foxhounds

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    I know a few good breeders of this breed being in foxhounds, the hamilton owner is normally more careful about letting their breed off, they are larger than a beagle and behave more like a foxhound then a beagle, yes they are hounds and will follow their noses they are a little more aloof then foxhounds, but smaller then a foxhound they are not as powerful, my foxhounds all have brains i do obedenice and agility with them and i can let them off in new places its all bout the training i have trained many a foxhound to return in a recall or if we separate to meet me back at the car and also answer my uoop when i call this help me work out where they may be, a hound brain can do things a collie or a gsd can they just try the owners way of training it,
    behaviour of a hamilton like any animal comes down to breeding and socialision, in the early stages of life, if a hound is kept in a kennel enviroment and not shown the world, then when they do get out to meet it there will be resistance, puppies in a home shown the world are well balance members of a family, true for any animal
    if your friend is still interested in a hamilton inbox me and il send you the breeders details so she can have a chat to some who lives with the breed,
    but if she is truely keen she may have to wait for a pup as a good breeder dont often breed just for the sales of a puppie to fund their pockets. and normally only breed when they would like to keep a hound for them selves.

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