Alpine Dachsbracke

The Alpine Dachsbracke belongs to the category of scent hounds and originated in Austria. These dogs are small in size. This breed was developed to track wounded game, such as boar, fox and hare. These dogs can easily follow the scent trail of game even after it goes cold.
As the name suggests, these dogs resemble Dachschunds and have short, stout legs that are longer than the Dachschund’s. They have short, smooth and dense coats. Only on the tail and the neck the hair is somewhat coarser. They have well rounded eyes which have an intelligent, lively expression. The accepted colors for these dogs are brown or a black and tan combination. The most popular color, however, is a rusty red which may or may not have black patches. These dogs are generally known to weigh about 15-18 kg (33-40 pounds) and can grow up to 34-42 cm (13-16 inches).
These dogs are primarily hunting dogs and not often kept solely as family pets. They are excellent trackers and they are efficient workers even in harsh and high terrains. These dogs are extremely intelligent, courageous and friendly towards their owners. Most of these dogs have been known to be affectionate towards children and towards other pets in the family. However, they may need some training and supervision before they can be safely left alone with other animals. This is because of their strong hunting instincts which relates to their origins as tracking dogs.
These dogs have a strong and muscular body structure. Their chests are deep and broad and fore chests are pronounced. The belly is moderately tucked up. These dogs have straight, bridge noses with definite stops and lightly arched skulls. The nose is typically black in color and lips are close fitting with black pigmentation. The front legs of these dogs are straight and very strong. Hind legs are very muscular, well angulated and incredibly strong.
These dogs are able to adapt well to apartment living because they are fairly active indoors and do not need a lot of space for their regular exercise. They do not need access to a yard. However, like all breeds, these dogs should not be confined to very small spaces and should ideally be taken on regular walks or given other forms of light, daily exercise. They are also easy to look after because their coats do not require much maintenance. Brushing with a firm bristle brush and occasional baths with a mild soap will suffice. Their drooping ears should regularly be checked for infections and be kept free of excess oil, wax and bacterial growth.
The Crown Prince Rudolf of Habsburg was one of the famous patrons of Alpine Dachsbrackes. In the 1800s, these dogs were a regular feature of the Prince’s hunting trips. In 1932, this breed was recognized by the top canine organizations in Austria as a pure breed scent hound breed. In 1975, the FCI declared Austria as the country of origin of this breed.

Alpine Dachsbracke

Alpine Dachsbracke

Alpine Dachsbracke

Alpine Dachsbracke

Alpine Dachsbracke

Alpine Dachsbracke