 Often confused with the Rottweiler breed due to common coat coloring, the Smålandsstövare is the oldest scent hound breed native to Sweden.They have a medium length top coat with a shorter, dense undercoat; longer hair grows on the fringed tail and thighs.The most common coloring of the breed is a mostly black coat with tan markings, although the markings can range in color from shades of amber to a reddish brown.