Dog
Group:
Hound 
Dachsbracke, Alpine Champions
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Pronunciation:
al-pahyn dahks-breyk
Breed Description:
The Alpine Dachsbracke breed of dog that should be robust and sturdy in appearance. They should have an elongated body that is seen in the Dachshund breed and they look very similar to the Dachshund, however, they are usually more robust. The body should be low slung and the top line should be level. The head should be broad and should be in proportion to the body. The ears should be medium in length and hang down the side of the head. The tail should be long.
The coat of the Alpine Dachsbracke should be short and thick. The preferred color is a deep red without black hairs in the coat, however, the black hairs are accepted. They can also be black with tan points. A small marking of white on the chest is allowed but not prefferred.
Temperament:
The Alpine Dachsbracke breed of dog is an intelligent breed that is known for being fearless and tenacious. This is a hunting breed that is used to hunting larger game. They are dedicated to hunting and have the energy and endurance to work for long hours. The breed is usually better suited to those who enjoy hunting but they have shown an exceptional ability with children of all ages. In addition, the Alpine Dachsbracke usually does well with other dogs and they can learn to accept smaller, non-canine pets, although some care should be taken since they can have a high prey drive.
Height:
The average height for the Alpine Dachsbracke is between 13 to 16.5 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for the Alpine Dachsbracke is between 33 to 40 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Alpine Dachsbracke breed of dog is considered to be a hardy breed of dog with few known health problems. They do have an elongated body so they may have some spinal health problems.
Living Conditions:
The Alpine Dachsbracke breed of dog can do well in apartments if they are given proper exercise. The breed does need a fenced yard if they have access to a yard.
Exercise:
The Alpine Dachsbracke breed of dog is an active breed and should receive between 45 to 60 minutes of exercise on a daily basis.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 12 years
Grooming:
The Alpine Dachsbracke breed of dog should be brushed once per week to remove any dead hair but outside of that, they are a very easy dog to groom. Special care should be given to the ears, since they can be prone to ear infections and the hair under the ears and around the feet should be trimmed on a regular basis. Baths should only be given when it is absolutely necessary and the breed can go several months between baths.
Origin:
The Alpine Dachsbracke breed of dog is considered to be a very old breed of dog and it may trace back to a small hunting dog that was seen thousands of years ago. However, the breed, as we know it today, is believed to date back to the 1800's. Teh Alpine Dachsbracke was developed for hunting both large and small game and was even used for hunting deer. The Alpine Dachsbracke is believed ot have originated in Austria and was loved by Prince Rudolf of Habsburg, who used the dog whenever he was hunting during the late 1800's. The breed is considered to be uncommon today. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
