Everything about Alpine Dachsbracke totally explained
The
Alpine Dachsbracke, known in its native country of
Austria as
Alpenlandische Dachsbracke, is a small
breed of
dog of the
scent hound family, bred to track wounded
deer as well as
boar,
hare, and
fox. It is highly efficient at following a trail even after it has gone cold. Its ancestry can be dated back to the middle of the 19th century. It contains the blood of very old strains of
hounds including the
Austrian black and tan hound as well as that of the Standard smooth haired
Dachshund. It once was a favorite of German royalty. During the 1880s, Alpine Dachsbrackes accompanied Crown Prince Rudolf of Habsburg on hunting trips to Egypt and Turkey.
Description
Appearance
| Alpine Dachsbracke physique |
|
| Weight: |
33-40 pounds (15-18 kg.) |
| Height: |
13-16.5 inches (34-42 cm.) |
| Coat: |
Very thick top coat and a dense undercoat |
| Color: |
Black & tan; brown; red with or without black |
| Litter size: |
? |
| Life span: |
~12 years |
This small dog has a slight resemblance to a
Dachshund, with short legs (although longer than a dachshunds) and a long body. The coat is dense, short but smooth except for the tail and neck. The round eyes have a lively expression.
Valid colors are black and tan, brown, with the most popular being red with or without black.
It weighs from 15 to 18 kg (33 to 40 lb) and stands from 34 to 42 cm (13 to 16 in) at the
withers.
Temperament
Used effectively to hunt wounded deer, this breed could work even in harsh terrain and high altitude. It makes a good companion, although it's primarily a hunter and therefore is kept mostly by hunters. It has a fearless, friendly and intelligent personality. Most Alpine Dachsbrackes are excellent with children and good with dogs and other pets, though they may exhibit a strong prey drive typical of many scent dogs.
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