Sweden has twelve native dog breeds. One of these, the Dansk-svensk gårdshund is shared by Denmark and Sweden.
The Dansk-Svensk Gårdshund (Danish-Swedish farmdog) was recognized in Denmark and Sweden in 1987. The breed has been known for a long time on farms in Denmark and Sweden. The farmdog is mainly used as a active companion dog today, but also as watchdog and ratter.
The Drever is no doubt one of the great favourites among Swedish hunters. No other hunting scent hound shares its popularity in numbers. The breed is considered to be a mentally stable dog with very strong hunting instinct.
The Gotlandsstövare (Gotland Hound) is a beautiful scent hound with strong hunting instinct, bred for hunting hare and fox. The breed is friendly with lively personality and needs regular exercise. It is a very rare dog breed, even in Sweden.
The Hamiltonstövare (Hamilton Hound) is a versatile scent hound, specialist in hunting hare and fox. Despite having a very strong hunting instinct, it has a friendly, gentle and social nature, making an excellent family dog. It is one of Sweden's most popular dog breeds.
The Hälleforshund (Hällefors Elkhound ) is a large hunting spitz with strong hunting instinct, expecially for big game. It is known for its high energy levels and bravery. It is a strong and sturdy breed, capable of handling challenging environments.
The Jämthund (Swedish Elkhound) is probably the most impressive of Sweden’s native breeds with its size and grand stature. It is a hunting spitz for large game and is known for its courageous, energy and endurance when hunting. It is one of Sweden's most popular dog breeds.
The Norrbottenspets (Norrbottenspitz) is a smaller hunting spitz. It is alert, keen and agile. The breed is mainly known as an excellent hunting dog for forest game birds, such as large forest grouse, capercaillie and black grouse.
The Schillerstövare (Schiller Hound) is homogenous, stable in both looks and working ability and a very thorough and keen tracker. It is still considered by many to be the best scent hound for hunting fox and it is highly appreciated for its most powerful, clean voice.
The Smålandsstövare (Småland Hound) is a scent hound and being used for hunting hares and foxes. The breed is one of the Swedish national breeds and is rare even in Sweden.
The Svensk lapphund (Swedish Lapphund) is an eye-catching, long-haired beautiful dog. It is a smart, active dog breed that was originally a herding, hunting and watch dog but is today considered to be a great companion dog.
The Svensk vit älghund (Swedish White Elkhound) is a hardy hunting dog that can thrive in various environments, including cold climates. The breed is enduring, strong, sturdy build and hunts big games.
The Västgötaspets (Swedish Vallhund) is a alert, intelligent and very friendly small dog. It is a popular family and sporting dog, and is still used for herding cattle on farms in its county of origin.
