Alpine Dachsbracke

Infobox Dogbreed


image_caption = Alpine Dachsbracke
name = Alpine Dachsbracke
altname = Alpenländische Dachsbracke
country = Austria
fcigroup = 6
fcisection = 2
fcinum = 254
fcistd = http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/254gb2001_en.doc
ukcgroup = Scenthound Group
ukcstd = http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/AlpineDachsbracke

The Alpine Dachsbracke (Alpenländische Dachsbracke) is a small breed of dog of the scent hound type originating in Austria. The Alpine Dachsbracke was 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.

Description

Appearance

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 is 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.

History

Alpine Dachsbrackes, as with the other Bracke, can be dated back to the middle of the 19th century. The Dachsbrache were bred down in size by crossing the larger dogs with Dachsunds. 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.

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognizes the Alpine Dachsbracke in Group 6 Scenthounds, Section 2 "Leash Hounds" with the Bavarian Mountain Scenthound (Bayrischer Gebirgsschweisshund, no. 217) and the Hanoverian Scenthound (Hannover'scher Schweisshund, no. 213). [ [http://www.fci.be/nomenclatures_detail.asp?lang=en&file=group6 Fédération Cynologique Internationale Group 6] ] The only major kennel club in the English-speaking world to recognise the Alpine Dachsbracke is the United Kennel Club (US) in their Scenthound Group, but they use the Fédération Cynologique Internationale breed standard. [ [http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/AlpineDachsbracke United Kennel Club Alpine Dachsbracke] ] The breed is also recognized by a number of minor registries, hunting clubs, and internet-based dog registry businesses.

ee also

*Hunting dog
*Scenthound
*Finnish Bracke
*Westphalian Dachsbracke
*Drever (also called Swedish Dachsbracke)

References

*http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/alpinedachsbracke.htm
*http://www.digitaldog.com/dog_breed/Alpine+Dachsbracke
*http://www.thebreedsofdogs.com/ALPINE_DACHSBRACKE.htm
*http://pethealth.petwellbeing.com/wiki/Alpine_Dachsbracke