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Brandlbracke

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Breed overview

The Austrian Black and Tan Hound is a medium-sized scenthound originating in Austria and is used for tracking wounded game, most commonly hare, in high altitudes.

  • Breed type: dog breedBreed reference breed kind.
  • Country of origin: AustriaBreed reference country of origin.

Breed facts

  • The breed's history can be traced back to ancient times when the inhabitants of Austria selectively bred dogs for hunting purposes.
  • During the 19th century, Austrians began to advocate for the development of breed standards and purebred registries for their hounds.
  • Austrian dog breeding club) was founded and the first dog registered was an Austrian black and tan hound named "Bergmann." The Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) recognized the breed in 1954 and the United Kennel Club in 2006.
  • The Austrian Black and Tan Hound is a medium-sized scenthound originating in Austria and is used for tracking wounded game, most commonly hare, in high altitudes.
  • The dogs have a smooth, dense and short black coat with tan or fawn markings on the legs, chest and face.

Size and appearance

Colouring in this breed is highly important. The dogs have a smooth, dense and short black coat with tan or fawn markings on the legs, chest and face. Two fawn marks above the eyes must be present. The long tail is slightly bent and the ears are medium in length and lie flat with rounded tips. They are a medium-sized breed, with a large skull and brown eyes. Males are 50 - 56 cm, while females are 48 - 54 cm. They weigh 15-22 kg. The dark coat helps protect the dog from harsh weather conditions, while the tan markings make it easily visible to hunters in dense vegetation.

  • Body mass reference: 14.969 - 22.226 kgAdult breed reference quantity from the article infobox. Original value 33 - 49 lb. Unit conversion where applicable: 1 inch = 2.54 cm; 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg. Original field and references are retained in the revision-pinned article evidence.
  • Height reference: 48 - 54 cmAdult breed reference quantity from the article infobox. Original value 48 - 54 cm. Unit conversion where applicable: 1 inch = 2.54 cm; 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg. Original field and references are retained in the revision-pinned article evidence.
  • Height reference: Up to 54 cmBreed reference height. female, maximum.
  • Height reference: 48 cm or moreBreed reference height. female, minimum.
  • Height reference: 50 - 56 cmAdult breed reference quantity from the article infobox. Original value 50 - 56 cm. Unit conversion where applicable: 1 inch = 2.54 cm; 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg. Original field and references are retained in the revision-pinned article evidence.
  • Height reference: 50 cm or moreBreed reference height. male, minimum.
  • Height reference: Up to 56 cmBreed reference height. male, maximum.
  • Coat length: short
  • Coat texture: smooth
  • Height category: tall
  • Height category: medium
  • Weight category: medium

Personality and behavior

It is an elegant runner, used in tracking all sorts of game. It has a lovely voice, and makes a great pet due to its affectionate and good-natured personality. It is not a dog wanting to be in a city. A suitable home will be in a rural area where the dog will have much space to run unrestricted by a leash. It loves to work.

Exercise and activities

The Austrian black and tan hound has a keen sense of smell that is used to track wounded game, most commonly hare, in high altitudes. Austrian black and tan hounds have been used in the detection of emerald ash borer.

Training and enrichment

Care planning: choose one everyday skill to practice and keep a record of each session. Note the cue, the reward your dog enjoys and what went well. Rotate familiar games and new activities, and use your notes to choose the next small step.

Coat and grooming

Care planning: use the coat details above to discuss a grooming routine with your groomer. Record brushing sessions, baths and appointments in the app. Add the tools you use and your preferred schedule so the whole household can follow the same routine.

  • Coat length: short
  • Coat texture: smooth

Health and lifespan

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Breed history

The breed's history can be traced back to ancient times when the inhabitants of Austria selectively bred dogs for hunting purposes. The Austrian Black and Tan Hound's ancestors were likely a crossbreed of various Celtic hounds, possibly mixed with Jura hounds from Switzerland. During the 19th century, Austrians began to advocate for the development of breed standards and purebred registries for their hounds. In 1884, the Österreichischen Hundezuchtvereins (lit.

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Sources

  1. Austrian Black and Tan Hound - WikipediaWikipedia contributors Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted excerpts from Wikipedia contributors, Austrian Black and Tan Hound, revision 1312023764. CC BY-SA 4.0. Formatting, citations and selection changed. Source history: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Austrian_Black_and_Tan_Hound&action=history
  2. Wikidata structured breed dataWikimedia contributors Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC0 1.0. Wikidata contributors (CC0).
  3. National C-BARQ breed and all-breed means from USA.PLOS ONE / Figshare Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY 4.0. Bohland, Kyle R.; Lilly, Meghan Leanne; Herron, Meghan E.; Arruda, Andréia G.; O’Quin, Jeanette M. (2023). National C-BARQ breed and all-breed means from USA.. PLOS ONE. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289356.s003 CC BY 4.0. Selected rows and field names adapted; values unchanged.
  4. File:Brandlbracke.JPGWikimedia Commons Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: CC BY-SA 2.5. Brandlbracke.JPG - Steffen Heinz ( Caronna ). CC BY-SA 2.5. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brandlbracke.JPG. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5.
  5. Palipaws everyday care planningPalipaws Retrieved 2026-10-14.License: Palipaws original factual summaries. Palipaws. Original care-planning text, separate from breed measurements and licensed article summaries.