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Houndsmall🌍 Austriatracking hound for wounded deer and scenthound for hare and fox
Alpine Dachsbracke
Reliable, determined, sociable, even-tempered
Popularity
623
Short-legged alpine tracking hound; steady, tireless, and bred to follow game scent in harsh terrain.
Lifespan
11–13 years
Coat
double coat with very thick topcoat and dense undercoat, close fitting
Colors
deep red or red with black overlay, black and tan
Male height
13–16 in
Female height
12–15 in
Male weight
35–40 lb
Female weight
30–38 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
1
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4