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18-614: Dachsbracke may refer to: Alpine Dachsbracke , breed of dog originating in Austria Westphalian Dachsbracke , breed of dog originating in Westphalia, Germany Drever , also known as Schwedische Dachsbracke in German See also [ edit ] Dachshund Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with

36-467: A type of hound that primarily hunts by scent rather than sight . These breeds are hunting dogs and are generally regarded as having some of the most sensitive noses among dogs . Scent hounds specialize in following scent or smells. Most of them tend to have long, drooping ears and large nasal cavities to enhance smell sensitivity. They need to have relatively high endurance to be able to keep track of scent over long distances and rough terrain. It

54-687: A fixed spot until the dogs' baying announces that the game has been " treed ". The hunters then go to the spot on foot, following the sound of the dogs' baying. Most scent hounds have a range of vocalizations, which can vary depending upon the situation the dog finds itself in. Their baying voice—most often used when excited and useful in informing their master that they are following a scent trail —is deep and booming and can be distinct from their barking voice, which itself can have variations in tone, from excited to nervous or fearful. As they are bred to "give voice" when excited, scent hounds may bark much more frequently than other dog breeds. Although this can be

72-464: A good companion, although it is primarily a hunter and therefore is kept mostly by hunters. It has a fearless, friendly and intelligent personality. Most Alpine Dachsbrackes are excellent with children and good with dogs and other pets, though they may exhibit a strong prey drive typical of many scent dogs. Alpine Dachsbrackes, as with the other Bracke , can be dated back to the middle of the 19th century. The Dachsbrache were bred down in size by crossing

90-416: A nuisance in settled areas, it is a valuable trait that allows the dog's handler to follow the dog or pack of dogs during a hunt even when they are out of sight, such as when following a fox or raccoon through woodland. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) places scent hounds into their classification "Group 6". This includes a subdivision, "Section 2, Leash Hounds", some examples of which are

108-502: A slight resemblance to a Dachshund , with short legs (although longer than a dachshund's) and a long body. The coat is dense, short but smooth except for the tail and neck. The round eyes have a lively expression. Being very sturdy, the Alpine Dachsbracke is visibly robust and has a big boned structure. Preferred colors in competition are dark deer red with or without black hairs lightly interspersed. Black with red-brown markings on

126-440: A trotting gait. The top coat should be very thick, the undercoat dense and both closefitting to the body. The Alpine Dachsbracke weighs from 15 to 18 kg (33 to 40 lb) and stands from 34 to 42 cm (13 to 16 in) at the withers . It is often compared with the dachshund, as they are very similar in appearance. Used effectively to track wounded deer, this breed could work even in harsh terrain and high altitude. It makes

144-592: Is believed that they were first bred by the Celts by crossbreeding mastiff -type dogs with sighthounds . The first established scent hounds were St. Hubert Hounds (the ancestor of today's bloodhounds ) bred by monks in Belgium during the Middle Ages . Hounds are hunting dogs that hunt either by following the scent of a game animal ( scent hounds ) or by following the animal by sight ( sighthounds ). There are many breeds in

162-402: Is several days old. Most scent hounds are used for hunting in packs of multiple dogs. Longer-legged hounds run more quickly and usually require that the hunters follow on horseback; shorter-legged hounds allow hunters to follow on foot. Hunting with some breeds, such as German Bracke , American Foxhounds , or coonhounds , involves allowing the pack of dogs to run freely while the hunters wait in

180-767: The Bavarian Mountain Hound (Bayrischer Gebirgsschweisshund, no. 217), the Hanover Hound (Hannover'scher Schweisshund, no. 213), and the Alpine Dachsbracke (Alpenländische Dachsbracke, no. 254). In addition, the Dalmatian and the Rhodesian Ridgeback are placed in Group 6 as "Related breeds". Genetic studies indicate that the scent hounds are more closely related to each other than they are with other branches on

198-745: The Hanoverian Scenthound (Hannover'scher Schweisshund, no. 213). The only major kennel club in the English-speaking world to recognise the Alpine Dachsbracke is the United Kennel Club (US) in their Scenthound Group , but they use the Fédération Cynologique Internationale breed standard. The breed is also recognized by a number of minor registries, hunting clubs, and internet-based dog registry businesses. Scenthound Group Scent hounds (or scenthounds ) are

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216-471: The scent hound type , and scent hounds may do other work as well, so exactly which breeds should be called scent hound can be controversial. Kennel clubs assign breeds of dogs to groups , which are loosely based on breed types . Each kennel club determines which breeds it will place in a given group. Scent hounds specialize in following a smell or scent. Most of these breeds have long, drooping ears. One theory says that this trait helps to collect scent from

234-459: The air and keep it near the dog's face and nose. They also have large nasal cavities, which helps them scent better. Their typically loose, moist lips are said to assist in trapping scent particles. Because scent hounds tend to walk or run with their noses to the ground, many scent hound breeds have been developed such that the dog will hold their tail upright when on a scent. In addition, some breeds (e.g., beagle) have been bred to have white hair on

252-530: The dog family tree. The scent hound type includes the following breeds: The Scenthound Group is the group category used by the United Kennel Club (US), which it divides into two categories. The first includes the American hunting dogs known as coonhounds and the European hounds from which they were developed. These are referred to as Tree Hounds. The category also includes curs , American dogs bred for hunting

270-473: The head, chest, legs, feet, and tail are also permitted, as well as a white star on the chest (according to the American Rare Breed Association). The ideal height for dogs is 37–38 cm, and the ideal height for bitches is 36–37 cm. Strong limbs and feet, with black toenails and tight toes as well as strong elastic skin are features that judges look for in competition. They also look for

288-480: The larger dogs with Dachshunds. It once was a favorite of German royalty. During the 1880s, Alpine Dachsbrackes accompanied Crown Prince Rudolf of Habsburg on hunting trips to Egypt and Turkey. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognizes the Alpine Dachsbracke in Group 6 Scenthounds, Section 2 “Leash Hounds” with the Bavarian Mountain Scenthound (Bayrischer Gebirgsschweisshund, no. 217) and

306-412: The tips of their tails. These traits allow the dog's master to identify it at a distance or in longer grass. Scent hounds do not need to be as fast as sighthounds, because they do not need to keep prey in sight, but they need endurance so they can stick with a scent and follow it for long distances over rough terrain. The best scent hounds can follow a scent trail even across running water and even when it

324-477: The title Dachsbracke . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dachsbracke&oldid=932781872 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Alpine Dachsbracke This small dog has

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