Schillerstövare vs Schweizer Laufhund vs Serbian Hound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Schillerstövare	Schweizer Laufhund	Serbian Hound
Origins	Sweden	Switzerland	Serbia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	455	454	205
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Other Names	Schiller Bracke, Schiller Hound	Swiss Laufhund, Chien Courant Suisse, Schweizer Laufhund, Swiss Hound	Balkan Hound, Srpski gonič, Balkanski gonič
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	Federation Cynologique Internationale United Kennel Club
Price	Unknown	Unknown	$500-$700

General Appearance - Schillerstövare vs Schweizer Laufhund vs Serbian Hound

Size	Large	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	44 pounds (20 kg)
Height	Male: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 20-24 inches (51-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 18–22 inches (46–56 cm), Female: 17.5–21.5 inches (44–54 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 22.5 inches (57 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 22 inches (55.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 18–22 inches (46–56 cm), Female: 17.5–21.5 inches (44–54 cm)

Hair & Care - Schillerstövare vs Schweizer Laufhund vs Serbian Hound

Coat	Thick Harsh Smooth	Smooth Dense	Thick Harsh Smooth
Colors	Brown & Black Tan Ginger Fawn	White & Black Patches Black Saddle & Tan Markings	Tan Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Schillerstövare requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Schweizer Laufhund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Serbian Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Schillerstövares shed moderately.	Schweizer Laufhunds shed moderately.	Serbian Hounds shed above average.

Characteristics - Schillerstövare vs Schweizer Laufhund vs Serbian Hound

Temperament	Lively Attentive Intelligent Affectionate Loyal	Affectionate Gentle Friendly Tolerant Alert	Obedient Tenacious Dependable Lively Kind Good-natured
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Schillerstövare's has great intelligence.	Average: Schweizer Laufhund's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Serbian Hound's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Schillerstövares are easy to train.	Schweizer Laufhunds aren't famous for their trainability.	Serbian Hounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Schillerstövare is a playful breed.	The Schweizer Laufhund is a playful breed.	The Serbian Hound is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Schillerstövares have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Schweizer Laufhunds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Serbian Hounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Schillerstövares are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Schweizer Laufhunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Serbian Hounds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Schillerstövares are a social breed.	Schweizer Laufhunds are a social breed.	Serbian Hounds are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Schillerstövare barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Schweizer Laufhund is a vocal breed.	High: The Serbian Hound is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Schillerstövares are good watchdogs.	Schweizer Laufhunds are one of the best watchdogs.	Serbian Hounds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Schillerstövares strongly protect their territory.	Schweizer Laufhunds are average defenders.	Serbian Hounds strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Schillerstövare has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Schweizer Laufhund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Serbian Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Schillerstövares have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Schweizer Laufhunds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Serbian Hounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Schillerstövare is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Schweizer Laufhund is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Serbian Hound is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Schillerstövares have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Schweizer Laufhunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Serbian Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Schillerstövares are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Schweizer Laufhunds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Serbian Hounds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Schillerstövares adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Schweizer Laufhunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Serbian Hounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Schillerstövares do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Schweizer Laufhunds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Serbian Hounds do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Schillerstövare vs Schweizer Laufhund vs Serbian Hound

Stranger Friendly	Schillerstövares are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Schweizer Laufhunds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Serbian Hounds are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Schillerstövares are average friendly dogs towards children.	Schweizer Laufhunds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Serbian Hounds are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Schillerstövares are average friendly towards cats.	Schweizer Laufhunds are cat-friendly dogs.	Serbian Hounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Schillerstövares are average friendly towards other dogs.	Schweizer Laufhunds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Serbian Hounds are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Schillerstövare is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Schweizer Laufhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Serbian Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Schillerstövares are commonly okay with elderly people.	Schweizer Laufhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Serbian Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Schillerstövares are generally with other pets.	Schweizer Laufhunds are usually friendly towards other pets.	Serbian Hounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Schillerstövares are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Schweizer Laufhunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Serbian Hounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Schillerstövare breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Schweizer Laufhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Serbian Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Schillerstövare vs Schweizer Laufhund vs Serbian Hound

Health Issues	Schillerstövares are commonly healthy dogs.	Schweizer Laufhunds are commonly healthy dogs.	Serbian Hounds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	Cataracts Demodectic Mange Ear Infections Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Bloat Joint Dysplasia Obesity
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	11-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Schillerstövares are high energy dogs.	Schweizer Laufhunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Serbian Hounds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Schillerstövares need quite a lot of exercise.	Schweizer Laufhunds exercise need is minimal.	Serbian Hounds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Schillerstövares sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Schweizer Laufhunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Serbian Hounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Schillerstövare can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Schillerstövare has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Schweizer Laufhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Serbian Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Schillerstövare is an average drooler.	The Schweizer Laufhund is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Serbian Hound is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Schillerstövare vs Schweizer Laufhund vs Serbian Hound

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-7 puppies	5-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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