Schillerstovare

While the Schillerstövare may look like some other dogs from the region, it boasts a relatively well-documented history to go along with its numerous accolades. Many breeds stemmed from Western Europe including Germany and France, but only a few Swedish breeds were held in similar regard. Aptly dubbed "the hunting dog for the Frozen Land," this breed is exceptionally hardy, able to not only traverse the mountainous terrain of its homeland, but also to withstand the harsh and bitter cold of Scandinavian winters. It was developed by a Swedish farmer named Per Schiller, whose aim was not to create a new breed entirely but rather augment established breeds to produce a dog with his desired characteristics. These scent hounds were the descendants of numerous Swedish, German and Swiss Hounds and English Harriers, a combination which produced a rugged dog with an excellent nose and an even temperament. They are known to be both great hunters and great companions, as efficient in the field as they are affectionate and loyal in the home. Unlike many other scent hounds from nearby regions, they were not employed as pack hunters but were run solo, which may have had an influence on their lack of sociability with other dogs. They are, however, good with people including children, even if that means being more aloof than friendly, are moderately easy to train, and generally take little maintenance outside of satisfying their high energy levels.