Schillerstovare
About the Schillerstovare
Temperament
Physical Characteristics
| Size Category | Medium (25-50 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Height | 19-24" |
| Weight | 40-55 lbs |
| Coat Type | Smooth |
| Coat Length | Short |
| Colors | |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Care Requirements
Exercise Needs
High (60-90 min/day)
60 minutes per day recommended
Grooming
Moderate - Weekly
Mental Stimulation
★★★★★Needs plenty of mental challenges
Drooling
★★★★★Living Conditions
Cost of Ownership
| Purchase Price | $800-$1,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1,200/year |
Costs vary based on location, breeder, and individual needs. Annual costs include food, veterinary care, grooming, and supplies.
Health Considerations
Like all breeds, Schillerstovares may be prone to certain health conditions:
Regular veterinary check-ups and proper care can help prevent or manage many health issues.
Best For
- Families with Children
- Active Owners
May Not Be Ideal For
- Apartment Living
- First-Time Owners
- Long Work Hours Away
Guides for your Schillerstovare
The story behind the Schillerstovare
The Schillerstovare is named for Per Schiller, a Swedish farmer and hunter who exhibited hounds of this type at Sweden's first dog shows in the 1880s. The breed was developed from local Swedish hunting hounds blended with hounds brought from continental Europe, with the aim of producing a fast, hardy dog that could trail fox and hare solo over snow — a hunting style typical of Scandinavia, where packs are little used. The Swedish Kennel Club recognized the breed around the turn of the twentieth century, and it is accepted by the FCI. The Schillerstovare has remained primarily a working hunter's dog in Sweden and is rarely encountered elsewhere.
Originally bred for: Fox and hare tracking, Scent trailing, Companion. You can trace how working roles shaped today’s breeds across our dog guides.
Feeding a Schillerstovare
A fast Swedish scenthound built lightly for long winter tracking, wanting energy-dense food across working months and clearly smaller portions once the season closes. Two meals daily, given well before or after hunting, suit its build.
Watch for: No documented breed-specific reaction to particular ingredients. Hard-running hounds sometimes pass loose stools after competition days from stress rather than true intolerance. A veterinarian should review anything lasting beyond a couple of days.
Mealtime extras: training treats worth keeping in your pocket. Everything else lives in our dog nutrition and feeding hub.
Living with a Schillerstovare
Day to day, the basics matter most: how much exercise your dog needs, how often to get out for a walk, and how much sleep is normal.
For play and enrichment, browse our favorite dog toys and interactive toys for rainy days.
Gear that fits the breed makes life easier: a well-sized dog bed, a properly sized crate.
Raising a puppy? Work through crate training and the teething timeline — or see how old your dog is in human years with our dog age calculator.