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Alpine
Dachsbracke Puppies for Sale
Alpine Dachsbracke
(Alpenlandischer Dachsbracke) (Alpenländische
Dachsbracke) (Basset des Alpes)
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Photo Courtesy of Julie Feeney (breeder)
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Description |
The Alpine
Dachsbracke is a short legged, sturdy hunting dog with a robust, strong
boned body structure, dense coat, firm muscles. It has a straight bridge of
nose with a definite stop and a lightly arched skull. Strong muzzle with
pronounced transition to cranial region. Well defined furrow in forehead,
lightly emphasized occiput. The nose is black and the lips are close fitting
with black pigment, moderately rounded curve of lips. Strong complete teeth
with scissor or pincer bite. The eyes have dark brown irises and the eyelids
are close fitting to eyeballs with black pigment. The neck is muscular and not
too long. The trunk is strong and well muscled, elongated. Withers moderately
emphasized; straight back; loins short and broad. The rump is barely sloping.
The chest is deep and broad with pronounced forechest. Depth of chest should
be about half the height at shoulder. The belly is moderately tucked up. The
tail is set on high, thick at root. Longer hair on underside (brush tail);
reaching barely to ground, carried slightly downward. The limbs are close
fitting shoulders are long, sloping and strongly muscled. Front legs are
straight and strong; they appear short in relation to the body. Hindquarters
are muscular, strong and well angulated. Seen from the rear, the axis of the
legs is straight. The front and hind feet are strong, round, toes tight
against each other with strong pads and black nails. The Alpine
Dachsbracke has a double coat consisting of very thick top coat and a
dense undercoat, which covers the whole body and is close fitting. The ideal
color is dark deer red with or without black hairs lightly interspersed. Also
black with clearly defined red-brown markings on head (Vieraeugl), chest,
legs, feet and underside of tail. A white star on chest permitted. |
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Temperament |
Intelligent and friendly with a
fearless personality. A robust, weather resistant working dog used by the
mountain huntsman. The Alpine Dachsbracke is used as a tracking hound for
wounded deer and as scenthound for hare and fox. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 13-16.5 inches (34-42
cm.)
Weight: 33-40 pounds (15-18 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
- |
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Living Conditions |
Good for apartment living. They are fairly active
indoors and will do okay without a yard. |
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Exercise |
Alpine
Dachsbrackes were bred to hunt and have great vitality and
stamina. They need plenty of exercise, which include
long daily walks. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12 years |
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Grooming |
The smooth short-haired coat
of the Alpine Dachsbracke is easy to
look after. Brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe with mild soap only when
necessary. Dry shampoo occasionally. Be sure to check the ears carefully
for signs of infection and keep the nails trimmed. |
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Origin |
Already in ancient times, a
hunting/shooting dog was used which bore a remarkable resemblance in
appearance to the Alpine Dachsbracke. Crown Prince Rudolf of Habsburg in 1881
and 1885 made his gamekeepers from Murzsteg and Ischl include Alpine
Dachsbracken on his hunting trips to Turkey and to Egypt. In 1932 the Alpine-
Erzgebirgs - Dachsbracke was recognized by the top canine organizations in
Austria as the third Scenthound breed. In 1975 the name was altered to
Alpenlaendische Dachsbracke and the F.C.I. declared Austria as the country of
origin. In 1991 the Alpenlaendische Dachsbracke was included in Section 2 of
Scenthounds in the FCI nomenclature. |
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Scenthound |
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Recognition |
FCI, APRI, NKC, CKC, ACR,
ACA |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
ACR = American Canine Registry
ACA = American Canine Association |
Hunting Dogs
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