Sméagol and Déagol are hobbits of the Stoor strain. I'm not an expert, but I'm pretty sure that the Stoors are more heavily-built and robust than the other two hobbit types (Fallohides and Harfoots) and like to swim. In Sméagol's time they dwelt along the river.
[ August 14, 2002: Message edited by: ElanorGamgee ]
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