In the prologues of LotR, it is mentioned that 3 types of Hobbits exist: Harfoots (lived in highlands), Stoors (lived in riversides) and Fallohides (lived in woodlands). The Shire Hobbits were all Harfoots, though there is some Stoor & Fallohide blood in them. Bilbo & Frodo were Harfoots, Merry & Pippin were probably a mix of Harfoot & Fallohide. And Gollum/Sméagol was a Stoor.
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