Austrian Black and Tan Hound

Other names

Österreichische Glatthaarige, Bracke, Austrian Smooth-haired Hound, Brandlbracke

Common nicknames

Bracke (colloquially called Vieräugl)

Origin

Austria

Traits
Weight	33–49 lb (15–22 kg)
Height	Male	50–56 cm (20–22 in)
	Female	48–54 cm (19–21 in)
Coat	smooth, dense, and short
Color	black with light fawn or tan markings
Life span	12-14 years

Classification / standards
FCI	Group 6, Section 1.2 Scenthounds: Medium-sized #63	standard
UKC	Scenthound	standard

Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

Austrian Black and Tan Hound.

The Austrian Black and Tan Hound is a breed of dog originating in Austria.

History

It is thought to be the true descendant of the original Celtic Hounds, although there is no known history of the Austrian Black and Tan Hound until after the middle of the 19th century. This large sized hound was used for tracking wounded game, most commonly hare, in high altitudes.^[1]

Description

Appearance

Colouring in this breed is highly important; it must be black with small, clearly defined, light to dark fawn markings. Two fawn marks above the eyes must be present. The coat is smooth, dense and short (about 2 cm in length). The long tail is slightly bent and the ears are medium in length and lie flat with rounded tips. Males are 50–56 centimetres (20–22 inches), while females are 48–54 centimetres (19–21 inches).^[2] They weigh 15 to 22 kg (33-49 pounds).^[1]

Temperament

It has a keen sense of smell. It is an elegant runner, used in all sorts of game. It has a lovely voice, and makes a great pet due to its good-natured personality. It is not a dog wanting to be in a city. A suitable home will be in a rural area where the dog will have lots of space to run unrestricted by a leash. It loves to work.^[1]

Care

It needs daily exercise. The breed will only require a once-a-week brushing and bathing only when necessary. Nails need to be trimmed regularly and ears need to be cleaned every day to avoid ear infections. There are no genetic diseases known to affect this breed, which is fairly healthy, and lives up to 12 to 14 years of age.^[1]

Etymology

Brandlbracke is a compound word, stemming from "Brand" (harmful fire, fire that went out of control) which refers to the fawn markings and "Bracke", a type of hunting dog.

Vieräugl is the Austro-Bavarian diminutive of "Vierauge", meaning: somebody our something having four eyes. It refers to the distinctive fawn markings above the eyes.

References

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1 2 3 4 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-03. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
↑ "Austrian Black and Tan Hound Breed Standard" (PDF). Federation Cynologique International. Retrieved 29 November 2014.

Hounds
Scenthounds	Alpine Dachsbracke American Foxhound Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie Ariegeois Artois Hound Austrian Black and Tan Hound Basset Artésien Normand Basset Bleu de Gascogne Basset Fauve de Bretagne Basset Hound Bavarian Mountain Hound Beagle Beagle-Harrier Billy Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Bluetick Coonhound Briquet Griffon Vendéen Dachshund Deutsche Bracke Drever Dumfriesshire Hound Dunker English Coonhound English Foxhound Estonian Hound Finnish Hound Gascon Saintongeois Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Grand Bleu de Gascogne Grand Griffon Vendéen Greek Harehound Griffon Bleu de Gascogne Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Griffon Nivernais Hamiltonstövare Hanover Hound Harrier Kerry Beagle Otterhound Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Petit Bleu de Gascogne Plott Hound Poitevin Polish Hound Porcelaine Posavaz Hound Redbone Coonhound Sabueso Cántabro Sabueso Español Schillerstövare Schweizer Laufhund Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund Segugio Italiano Slovenský kopov Transylvanian Hound Treeing Walker Coonhound Welsh Hound Westphalian Dachsbracke
Sighthounds	Afghan Hound Azawakh Borzoi Chippiparai Combai Galgo Español Greyhound Hortaya borzaya Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Kanni Longdog Lurcher Magyar agár Mudhol Hound Polish Greyhound Rajapalayam Rampur Greyhound Saluki Scottish Deerhound Sloughi Taigan Whippet
Other	Andalusian Hound Basenji Cirneco dell'Etna Cretan Hound Ibizan Hound Pharaoh Hound Phu Quoc Ridgeback Podenco Canario Portuguese Podengo Rhodesian Ridgeback Thai Ridgeback Xarnego
Extinct	Celtic Hounds Chien-gris Limer North Country Beagle Rache Sleuth Hound Southern Hound Talbot

Dogs originating in Austria
Extant	Alpine Dachsbracke Austrian Black and Tan Hound Austrian Pinscher Styrian Coarse-haired Hound Tyrolean Hound

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