The Schiller Hound is a Swedish hunting dog with prestigious origins. It descends from lines of hunting dogs influenced by British Harriers and Swiss hunting dogs. Its development officially began in 1886 when Per Schiller, a Swedish farmer, presented two dogs, Tamburini and Ralla I, at a dog show. These dogs would become the foundation of the breed that bears his name.
It is a robust and enduring dog, primarily used for hunting hares and foxes. Active, fast, and powerful, it is dedicated to sporty owners and hunting enthusiasts.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Sweden
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 23-25 kg
- Female: 20-23 kg
- Height:
- Male: 51-61 cm
- Female: 49-57 cm
- Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
- Exercise Needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
- Apartment Living: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (Strongly discouraged, it needs space and activity)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can be noisy, especially when hunting)
- Obedient: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Stubborn, requires firm and consistent training)
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Highly developed instinct)
- Calm: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Energetic and active, not well-suited for a sedentary life)
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can coexist with them, but needs supervision)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Sociable but may chase small animals)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Reserved, needs socialization)
- Apartment living: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (Not well-suited, prefers large spaces)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Short coat but requires regular grooming)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Fairly affordable outside of activity-related expenses)
- Care frequency:
- Brushing: 1 to 2 times a week to remove dead hair
- Baths: Only when necessary
- General hygiene: Check ears, eyes, and pads after each outdoor outing
- Precautions: Monitor diet to avoid excessive weight gain
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 800-1500 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 450-650 €
🏡 Important note
The Schiller Hound is primarily a working dog, intended for hunting or outdoor sports activities. It is not suited for a sedentary urban life, as it needs plenty of space and daily exercise.
👉 Ideal for active owners, hunters, and hiking enthusiasts! 🏕️🐾
