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Home > Encyclopedia > Breeds > Dog breed cards > Tyrolean Hound

06/12/2000

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Tyrolean Hound

Other names : Tiroler Bracke. Austrian Brachet.

Native country : Austria

History

The Tyrolean Hound is descended from Celtic hounds. Emperor Maximilian I used this brachet in Tyrol as early as about 1500. The first standard was established in 1896, and the breed was officially recognized in 1908.

Description

This versatile scenthound hunts hare and fox and is used as a bloodhound. He is well-suited to hunting in the forest or the mountains. He has a very keen nose, a good voice, and an even temper. He is an affectionate companion.

Advice

The Tyrolean Hound needs space and exercise and requires regular brushing.

Function

Hunitng Dog.

In details...

Head:Wide. Broad, slightly domed skull. Pronounced stop. Straight muzzle. Short lips.
Ears:Set on high, wide, rounded at the tips.
Eyes:Round, dark brown.
Body:Slightly longer than it is tall. Well-knit neck without dewlap. Pronounced withers. Well-domed, moderately wide, well let-down chest. Slight tuck-up. Broad, long, moderately sloping croup. Firm, straight back.
Tail:Set on high, long. Carried high in action. A brush tail with dense hair is prized.
Hair:Fairly thick, lying close to the body. Pronounced culottes on the thighs. Undercoat.
Coat:Fawn or black and tan, tricolor. Fawn (red to yellowish-red) or black and tan (black mantle) varieties have well-defined reddish-tan markings on the legs, chest, abdomen, and head. Both varieties may have white markings (collar, chest, legs, and feet).
Size:Dog: 44 to 50 cm. (17-20 in).Bitch: 42 to 48 cm. (16.5-19 in).
Weight:Approx. 20 kg (44 lb).
Group:Companion and Toy Dogs