The Gotlandsstövare is rectangular in body, noble but with an impression of strength and endurance. Gotlandsstövaren is a driving hunting dog for hunting hare and fox. The race also serves as a companion provided that you take into account its strong hunting instinct and big business needs.
Source: http://www.skk.se/sv/hundraser/gotlandsstovare/?breed=Gotlandsstövare
Links to Breed Descriptions
Domarkompendium GOTLANDSSTÖVARE
See the SKK's publication covering the Swedish Native Breeds at http://www.skk.se/global/dokument/hundrasguiden/svenska-raser.pdf.
Gotlandsstövareföreningen provides a breed overview in English.
" The Gotland Hound is well known for its soft, friendly temperament and it is therefore an excellent family dog as well as having outstanding hunting abilities. "
Country of Origin and Parent Breed Club
Sweden
Gotlandsstövareföreningen: http://www.gotlandsstovare.se/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gotlandsstovareforeningen/
Breed Standards
The breed is not recognized by FCI.
Breed-Specific Statistics
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Source SKK Avelsdata: https://hundar.skk.se/avelsdata/Flikar.aspx?sida=Ras_info&id=630
Breeding/Health Strategy Documents
Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links
Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary Finland
Breed-Specific DNA Tests
See the RAS in Swedish.
Other Breed-Specific Webpages
Breed-Specific Research
Breed Clubs
We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.
Sweden: Gotlandsstövareföreningen: http://www.gotlandsstovare.se/
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