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GERMAN HOUND

USUALLY GOOD WITH CHILDREN AND OTHER DOGS, THIS HOUND PREFERS OUTDOOR LIFE FCI

Height range For centuries, numerous hunting dogs of the type known White blaze
16–21 in (40–53 cm) as brackes existed in Germany. Today, the German Hound, on head
Weight range or Deutsche Bracke, is one of
35–40 lb (16–18 kg) Slightly arched back
the few to survive. This hound, with black blanket
Life span 10–12 years bred by combining several
Origin Germany bracke varieties, is still used
mainly for hunting. Although
good-natured, the German Broad,
Hound does not adapt well pendant ears
to life indoors.
Short, smooth,
Distinctive flesh- tan coat
pink nose, edged
with black White chest
markings

White
markings
on feet
DREVER

THIS SPORTING DOG IS RARELY KEPT SOLELY FOR COMPANIONSHIP FCI

Height range In the early 20th century, a small, short-legged hound from Germany,
12–15 in (30–38 cm) the Westphalian Dachsbracke, was imported to Sweden. The breed
Weight range proved popular as a game tracker, and by the 1940s, the Swedes
31–35 lb (14–16 kg)
had developed their own version: the Drever. Because
Life span 12–14 years of its strong hunting instinct, this breed Drop ears with
rounded tips
Origin Sweden is best kept as a sporting dog.

Large head
in proportion
Other colors to body

Variety of White neck
colors hair extends
down to chest
Body length greater
than leg length
Smooth,
tricolor coat
Long, thick tail
with white tip White feet

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