Brandlbracke: Key Characteristics of Brandlbracke Dog Breed
Group: The Brandlbracke
Dog belongs to the group of Hounds. These are hunting
dogs.
Also Known As: Carintian
Bracke, Osterreichischer, Austri, Austrian Smooth-Haired
Hound, Glatthaariger Bracke and Austrian Hound
About
Brandlbracke
Origin and History
of the Breed
The Brandlbracke has its
origin in Austria. Its ancestors are the so-called
Keltenbracken. This dog is also closely related
to the Tyrolean Bracke, the Styrian Rauhhaarbracke
and the Slovak Kopov. It is a true descendant
of the Celtic Hound. The name Brandlbracke
has been derived from the German term ‘Brand’
(and the diminutive ‘Brandt’)
meaning ‘fire’ as there are little
marks of fire red on the sleek black body
of the Brandlbracke Dog.
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A General Description of
the Dog
The dog has a short, thick and
shiny coat and is black colored with a bright, sharp,
remote dark brown border. The coat is mad up of
smooth and shiny hairs. There may be white markings
on the coat of the chest, neck and feet. The dog
has a strong and elastic body. Its chest is fairly
broad, very deep and pretty long with long ribcage.
The forehead of the Brandlbracke is high. It has
got a very straight muzzle that is medium sized
and tapering to a point. Its eyebrows give it an
educated look. The eyes are brown/chestnut in color
and clear. The nose of the dog is black in color
or colored according to the color of the dog’s
coat.
The forelegs of the dog are perpendicular
and well angled in relation to the shoulder while
the hind legs are broad and muscular. The hind legs
have straight and strong hocks. The feet of the
Brandlbracke are round and strong having tough pads.
The toes are arched and compact. The tail of the
Brandlbracke lies low but the dog can carry it high
when in search of game.
Height: Brandlbracke
Dogs’ heights lie in the range 18-23 inches.
Weight: The weights
of the dogs vary between 33 pounds and 50 pounds.
Personality
Temperament of the Breed
These are loving dogs that remain
high-spirited. They have flowing gaits and swift
agile movements. They stay very quiet on the field
with hunters and trail silently. The specialty of
these dogs is work on the cold scent. However, the
Brandlbracke can also be utilized in the hunting
of fox and hare- for which it gives tongue.
Activity
Level
How active is the breed?
Being hunting dogs the Brandlbracke
need considerable exercising. They ought to be allowed
to run and retrieve balls in a similar manner as
they would be retrieving game as aides of hunters.
Suitable for apartment
living?
These are special hunting dogs
that are prized for their stealthy hunting skills.
Hence they would be best suited as pets for persons
having a passion for hunting- those who venture
out in the wilds in search of game frequently.
Grooming
A weekly brushing and occasional
bathing are good enough grooming measures for thick-coated
hounds like the Brandlbracke.
Health
Problems
This has been known to be a strong
and healthy breed. However, as in the case of other
dogs in case one is adopting a Brandlbracke puppy
then one need make sure that the puppy does not
suffer from hip dysplasia and OCD (osteochondritis
dissecans). The eyes of the puppy must be checked
for verifying that they are normal and PRA clear.
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Life Expectancy:
The Brandlbracke lives for 12-15 years.
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