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WESTPHALIAN DACHSBRACKE

THIS ENERGETIC DOG HAS AN EVEN TEMPERAMENT BUT NEEDS FIRM TRAINING FCI

Height range A short-legged version of the German Hound (see p.175), this
12–15 in (30–38 cm) sturdy little dog was bred to hunt small game in areas too thickly
Weight range overgrown for larger dogs to penetrate. Playful and cheerfully Bridge of nose
slightly arched
33–40 lb (15–18 kg)
good-natured, the Westphalian Dachsbracke makes a
Life span 10–12 years delightful companion and is well suited to family life.
Origin Germany
Black mantle
Body length greater
than leg length

White tip
to tail White collar
and chest
Puppy

Smooth,
White blaze red coat
extends down
muzzle

ALPINE DACHSBRACKE

THIS FRIENDLY DOG IS HAPPY TO BE OUT ALL DAY IN ALL WEATHER FCI

Height range Hunting dogs very similar in appearance to the Alpine Dachsbracke
13–17 in (34–42 cm) existed hundreds of years ago and may have been the predecessors of
Weight range this small hound. In the 1930s, the modern breed was recognized as one Well-defined
26–49 lb (12–22 kg) stop
of Austria’s top scent hounds. Sturdy and tireless and bred to hunt,
Life span 12 years the Alpine Dachsbracke is not an ideal house dog.
Origin Austria
Dense, dark deer-red coat,
Slightly arched head interspersed with black hairs
with definite furrow

Other colors Drop ears with
well-rounded tips

Vieräugl (black Prominent
chest bone
and tan)
White markings
on chest Well-muscled,
long body Short,
Longer hairs on sturdy legs
underside of tail
Strong,
round feet

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