Schillerstövare

Also called Schiller Hound, Schiller Bracke, Schillerstovare

Recognised breedFCI group 6Short profile

From Sweden.1 2

At a glance the quick version

Weight18 to 25 kg2 3

Height, male53 to 61 cm1

Height, female49 to 57 cm1

Sizemedium

Not set by the FCI standard; range from Wikipedia (German Wikipedia says up to 25 kg).

lively and attentive

clear, far-carrying hunting voice

fast and enduring in the field

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Coat and looks how to spot one

harsh, close-lying

A balanced, slightly rectangular hound that looks both quick and strong. Its weather-ready coat is harsh and lies flat, short on the head, ears and front legs and a little longer under the tail and on the back of the thighs.1 3

Colourstan with a clearly defined black mantlesmall white marks on chest and toes allowed1

Personality what they are like

An alert, lively hound with a keen nose and a strong wish to work. It hunts alone rather than in a pack and is also kept as a companion by hunting families.1 3

Daily activity how busy a day looks

A working scent hound bred to follow hare and fox by voice over long distances, so it needs plenty of daily exercise and scent-based activity.1

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The short, harsh coat is easy to keep: a regular brush-over is enough.1 3

Company who they like around

Bred to work on its own with a hunter rather than in couples or packs; happiest with an active owner who gives it a purpose.1

The story where it all began

Farmer Per Schiller showed a pair of these hounds, Tamburini and Ralla I, at Sweden's first dog show in 1886. Their ancestors came from southern German hounds, later refined with Swiss hounds and English Harriers. The Swedish Kennel Club recognised the breed in 1907.1 2

Fun facts for the dinner table

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The breed is named after Per Schiller, the farmer who exhibited it at Sweden's first dog show in 1886.2
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Two of the founding dogs were siblings named Tamburini and Ralla I.1
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Its standard notes that it is not used in packs, in couples or for deer, but hunts hare and fox on its own.1

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 131, Group 6 Scent hounds, Section 1.2 Medium-sized hounds, with working trial.1
Swedish Kennel Club: Recognised 1907.1
UKC: Recognised 2006.2

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Schillerstövare. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year

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FCI Standard No. 131 Schillerstövare fci.beused for origin, classification, height, coat, colour, temperament, history
Wikipedia: Schillerstövare en.wikipedia.orgused for other names, weight, UKC recognition, history
Wikipedia (de): Schillerstövare de.wikipedia.orgused for weight, coat care

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.