The Austrian Black and Tan Hound is a breed of dog originating in Austria.
Description
Appearance
Colouring
in this breed is highly important; it must be black with small, clearly
defined, light to dark fawn markings. Two fawn marks above the eyes must be
present. The coat is smooth, dense and short (about 2 cm in length). The long
tail is slightly bent and the ears are medium in length and lie flat with
rounded tips. Males are 50–56 centimetres (20–22 inches), while females are
48–54 centimetres (19–21 inches). They weigh 15 to 22 kg (33-49 pounds).
Temperament
It
has a keen sense of smell. It is an elegant runner, used in all sorts of game.
It has a lovely voice, and makes a great pet due to its 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 lots of space to run unrestricted by a
leash. It loves to work.
Care
It
needs daily exercise. The breed will only require a once-a-week brushing and
bathing only when necessary. Nails need to be trimmed regularly and ears need
to be cleaned every day to avoid ear infections. There are no genetic diseases
known to affect this breed, which is fairly healthy, and lives up to 12 to 14
years of age.
Etymology
Brandlbracke
is a compound word, stemming from "Brand" (harmful fire, fire that
went out of control) which refers to the fawn markings and "Bracke",
a type of hunting dog.
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