TRANSLATIONC. Seidler.ORIGINAustria.DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE VALID ORIGINAL STANDARD10.10.1995.UTILIZATIONThe Black and Tan Austrian Hound is an universally popular hunting dog on account of its special suitability for heavy work on high mountains as well as on flat country for hunting by giving tongue and for the tracking of wounded game.CLASSIFICATION FCIGroup 6 Scent Hounds and related breeds.Section 1.2 Medium size Scent Hounds.With working trial.BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARYThe Black and Tan Austrian Hound (Brandlbracke) counts as a true descendant of the "Keltenbracke" (Celtic Hound). As with all breeds of older origin, there is no definite authentic history for the "Brandlbracke" until the middle of the 19th century. The reason for this is that until that date no controlled breeding took place.GENERAL APPEARANCEMedium size. Strong, long cast, supple body.BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENTSensitive nose; giving tongue, above all, for hare; tracking firmly and willingly with agreeable temperament.HEAD CRANIAL REGIONSkull broad. Occiput barely defined.Facial regionNoseLeather black.MuzzleStrong. Straight nasal bridge.Lips Well developed, close fitting, pigmented throughout.TeethStrong scissor bite.EyeClear, dark brown, not showing any red in corner of eye.LeathersOf medium length, not too broad, set on high, rounded at tips, hanging flatly.NeckMedium length. Very strong. Dewlap not desired.BODYWithers well defined.Backlong.RumpFalling away in slight slope.ChestBroad and deep. Loins slightly tucked up.TAILLong, tapering gradually, slightly bent. Pendant in repose. Coarse hair on underside, but without an obvious brush.LIMBSFOREQUARTERSWell developed.Legs Straight and strong.ShouldersWell laid back, well muscled.HindquartersWell angulated.Thighs Slim, moderately developed. Long upper thigh.FeetFore and hindfeet strong, round, arched; toes fitting close together. Pads large and strong.MOVEMENTGround covering, elegant.COAT Smooth hair, close fitting, dense, full, springy with silky sheen. Length approximately 2 cm.COLOURBlack with small, clearly defined light to dark fawn markings. The two fawn marks above the eyes (Vieräugl) must be present.HEIGHT48-56 cm (Dogs : 50-56 cm / Bitches : 48-54 cm).FAULTSAny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.- Skull too narrow.- Broad muzzle.- Ears folded, too pointed, narrow, short.- Weak limbs.- Tail too short, too thick. Tail carriage bent too far upwards, lack of coarse hair on underside.- Shy temperament.DISQUALIFYING FAULTS- Any other colour than that stated.- Lack of well defined fawn markings above eyes (Vieräugl).- Under or overshot mouth, more than two missing molars.N.B.Male dogs should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
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