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Alpine Dachsbracke

    height of an alpine dachsbracke hound dog
group: hound
/scenthound
height: 13-16.5"/ 34-42 cm. ideal:
m 14-15" / 37-38 cm, f 14-14.5" / 36-37cm
weight: 33-40 lbs / 14.97-18.14 kg
types:  
colors: dark deer (stag) red with or without a sprinkling of black hairs. black with red-brown markings on head (vieräugl), chest, legs, feet and underside of tail. white star on chest permitted
physical traits: robust, weather-resistant, short-legged, sturdy,
hair type: double coated. very thick top coat and a dense undercoat, close-fitting, covering the entire body
personality/
temperament:
intelligent, friendly, fearless, robust, industrious, some can be aggressive or overly shy
maintenance/
special needs:

easy to train, low maintenance. can tolerate the outdoors, cold weather, and working in high altitudes.
nickname: Alpenländische Dachsbracke, Alpine-Erzgebirgs-Dachsbracke, Alpenlandischer Dachsbracke
origination: Austria, from crossing local Brackes with standard smooth-haired Dachshunds
bred for: mountain hunting, tracking wounded deer and scent out hare and fox
identifying traits:  
ideal for: other pets
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 12 yrs  
of interest: can follow an old scent or one that has 'gone cold'
health concerns:  
kennel clubs: fci- (Leash Hounds - Scenthounds and related breeds), ukc
rescues:    
     
 
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