Tyrolean Hound

Tyroler Bracke

The Tyrolean Hound is a dog with multiple functions that can bring happiness to many owners. His great need for exercise is vital and must be taken into consideration. This gentle and affectionate, passionate and confident, balanced and hardy dog was highly prized by the emperors of the time and many owners understand why today.

Height 42 to 50 cm
Weight 18 to 20 kg
Life expectancy 12 to 13 years
Home country Austria

Quick Overview of the Tyrolean Hound

Temperament

  • Passionate and friendly
  • Gentle and confident
  • Balanced and resistant
  • Never gives up

Appearance

  • Silhouette longer than tall
  • Strong and muscular constitution
  • Healthy and robust appearance
  • Long and very harmonious lines

Health

  • No particular pathology
  • Rarely ill

Temperament of the Tyrolean Hound

Passionate, friendly, gentle, confident, balanced and very resistant, the Tyrolean Hound also prized for search, is determined and never gives up.

Affectionate with everyone, he is extremely patient even with children. Intuitive and intelligent, he learns quickly and is therefore easy to educate.

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Breed Appearance

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This medium-size dog has solid bones and a strong, muscular constitution. The healthy, robust appearance of the Tyrolean Hound shows great self-confidence.

His silhouette, which is longer than tall, can fit in a rectangle, with long and very harmonious lines.

Height

Between 44 and 50 cm (17.32 to 19.69 inches) for the male
Between 42 and 48 cm (16.54 to 18.90 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 18 and 20 kg (39.68 to 44.09 pounds) for the male
Between 18 and 20 kg (39.68 to 44.09 pounds) for the female

Color

The color of his coat is a magnificent black and tan or predominantly fawn. For dresses with tawny shades, red, yellow red, deer red are accepted but in darker than lighter shades.

For black and tan colored dresses, the tan spots are not well defined on the abdomen, limbs, chest and head. Both coat varieties may have white spots on the legs and feet, in the sternum area, on the chest and collar.

Hair

His double hair, with an undercoat, is coarser than fine.

Morphology

His head with a slightly domed skull is a rather dry cut. His large, round eyes are a beautiful dark brown color. His large ears are rounded at the tip. His nose is black. His long tail almost reaches the hock. It is carried high in action.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 6, section 1 and is #68

Price and monthly budget

Price you can expect to pay for a Tyrolean Hound puppy: between and
These prices are indicative and may vary from breeder to breeder

Tips About this breed

Ideal for hunting in the mountains and forests, the Tyrolean Hound is not really a city dog. Bred and created for difficult terrain and wide open spaces, he needs a lot of exercise and fresh air to be happy and remain this gentle and lovely dog every day.

His gentle and friendly character makes him an excellent family dog. He is affectionate and loves everyone. His balanced character is consistent and his great self-confidence allows him to be calm and balanced, making him an excellent companion for all children, even the youngest.

Health of the Tyrolean Hound

No particular pathology is directly related to the Tyrolean Hound breed. This robust dog is rarely ill and generally enjoys good health and life expectancy.

GROOMING

It is preferable to regularly monitor his long ears and recommended that he be brushed on a regular basis, especially after returning from the hunt. No other special care is necessary.

History of this breed

A direct descendant of the Celtic hound, the Tyrolean Hound was already in use at the time of Maximilian I, Emperor of Tyrol in the 1500s.

The first standard would have been written in 1896 and the breed officially received in 1908.

This type of Hound existed then in several varieties but only the tawny or black and tan specimens survived. The small one was completely excluded around 1944.

Maximilian used him for his great hunting skills and mainly for his talent as a bloodhound. The Emperor's bloodhounds were always chosen from the breeding stock of the Tyrolean Hound. The hunting books of the emperor at that time bear witness to this.

Greatly appreciated for hunting, he is effective for blood search for all types of wounded game. Nowadays, he is also known for his fine qualities as a companion dog.

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