Smålandsstövare Personality Profile
Breed Group
Hound Dogs
Country of Origin
Sweden
Breed Size
Medium
AKC Recognition
No
FCI Recognition
Yes, recognized in 1955
Friendliness
Very Accepting8 / 10
Attachment
Clingy9 / 10
Playfulness
Average5 / 10
Smart
Highly Intelligent9 / 10
Cuddle
Average5 / 10
Separation anxiety
Average5 / 10
Personality FAQ
Are Smålandsstövare smart?
Smålandsstövares are highly intelligent and capable problem solvers that learn new commands quickly. As independent scenthounds, they possess a strong-willed nature and may prioritize an interesting scent over obedience. They thrive with patient, reward-based training, making them rewarding companions for owners who appreciate a clever and focused worker.
Smart: 9 / 10
Do Smålandsstövare like to cuddle?
Smålandsstövares are friendly, calm, and deeply loyal companions that form strong bonds with their families. While they are energetic hunters outdoors, they are quiet and affectionate at home. They truly enjoy being close to their owners and often seek out physical presence and gentle snuggles indoors.
Cuddle: 5 / 10
Do Smålandsstövare get separation anxiety?
Smålandsstövares are friendly, calm, and deeply loyal companions that form strong bonds with their families. While they are energetic hunters outdoors, they are quiet and affectionate at home. They truly enjoy being close to their owners and often seek out physical presence and gentle snuggles indoors.
Separation anxiety: 5 / 10
Do Smålandsstövare bark a lot?
Smålandsstövares are naturally alert and can be territorial, making them vigilant watchdogs that will boldly alert their families to strangers. While they are incredibly loyal and devoted to their owners, they are typically wary of outsiders. Early socialization is necessary to manage their protective instincts.
Barking: 4 / 10
Are Smålandsstövare protective or territorial?
Smålandsstövares are naturally alert and can be territorial, making them vigilant watchdogs that will boldly alert their families to strangers. While they are incredibly loyal and devoted to their owners, they are typically wary of outsiders. Early socialization is necessary to manage their protective instincts.
Protective tendency: 9 / 10
Vet Insights
The Smålandsstövare is a highly intelligent, calm, and deeply loyal companion. These focused workers form strong bonds with their families, acting as affectionate, clingy dogs at home despite their independent hunting nature. While typically wary of strangers and acting as vigilant watchdogs, they remain gentle family members that thrive on physical closeness and require reward-based training.
