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SCENT HOUNDS

Great Anglo-French White French White and

and Orange Hound Orange Hound

HEIGHT 24–28in (60–70cm) HEIGHT 24–28in (62–70cm)
WEIGHT 75–77lb (34–35kg) WEIGHT 60–71lb (27–32kg)
LIFE SPAN 10 years LIFE SPAN 12–13 years

One of three breeds of the Great Anglo-French pack-hunting Rarely seen, the French White and Orange Hound is a relatively
dogs produced in the early 19th century, this hound is the result new hunting dog—only gaining recognition in the 1970s. Easier
of crossing the English Foxhound (see p.158) with a large, French to manage than most pack hounds, this dog is usually reliable with
scent hound—the Billy (see p.166). Although trainable and kind- children and other dogs but must be supervised around small pets.
natured, this dog lives to hunt and is too It loves action and should not be
energetic to be happy in kept in a confined space.
complete domesticity.
Drop ears with
Sleek, short, rounded tips
relatively thin coat Drop ears
twist slightly
at tips
Deep chest
White and
orange
Muscular
White and Orange patch thighs Short, fine-
orange textured coat

Westphalian Dachsbracke Alpine Dachsbracke

HEIGHT 12–15in (30–38cm) HEIGHT 13–17in (34–42cm) Vieräugl (black and tan)
WEIGHT 33–40lb (15–18kg) WEIGHT 26–49lb (12–22kg)
LIFE SPAN 10–12 years LIFE SPAN 12 years May have white star on chest.

A short-legged version of the German Hound (see p.172), Hunting dogs very similar in appearance to the Alpine Dachsbracke
this sturdy little dog was bred to hunt small game in areas too existed hundreds of years ago and may have been the predecessors of
thickly overgrown for larger dogs to penetrate. Playful and this small hound. In the 1930s the modern breed was recognized as
cheerily good-natured, the Westphalian Dachsbracke makes one of Austria’s top scent hounds. Sturdy, tireless, and bred to hunt,
a delightful companion and is well suited to family life. it is not an ideal house dog.

Red with black Dense, dark coat,
mantle and white interspersed with
“bracken” markings Longer hairs on black hairs
underside of tail

Deer-red
White blaze
extends down
on to muzzle
Drop ears with
well rounded
Prominent tips
chest bone
Smooth
coat
Well muscled,
long body
Strong,
round feet
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