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CATALOG OF BREEDS | SCENT HOUNDS

German Hound Broad,

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

Short,
smooth
coat

White
markings
on feet

Drever

HEIGHT 12–15in (30–38cm) Variety of colors
WEIGHT 31–35lb (14–16kg)
LIFE SPAN 12–14 years
Large head
in proportion
to body
In the early 20th century a small, short-
legged hound from Germany, the Westphalian
Dachsbracke, was imported to Sweden. The Drop ears with
rounded tips
breed proved popular as a game tracker, and
by the 1940s the Swedes had developed their
own version, the Drever.
Because of its strong White neck hair
extends down
hunting instinct, this on to chest
breed is best kept
as a sporting dog.
Smooth
coat

Long, thick tail
with white tip
Body length Shaded red
greater than with white
leg length markings

White feet

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