Alpine Dachsbracke

Also called Alpenländische Dachsbracke, Alpine-Erzgebirgs-Dachsbracke

Recognised breedFCI group 6Short profile

From Austria.1 2

At a glance the quick version

Weight15 to 18 kg2

Height34 to 42 cm1 2

Sizesmall

Weight from Wikipedia; the FCI standard does not set a weight.

fearless and steady

friendly, intelligent expression

tireless tracker in mountain terrain

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Coat and looks how to spot one

dense double coat

A sturdy, longer-legged relative of the Dachshund with a close-fitting coat of thick outer hair over a dense undercoat that covers the whole body. FCI gives the ideal height as 37-38 cm for males and 36-37 cm for females.1 2

Coloursdark deer reddark deer red with black tickingblack with red-brown markings1

Personality what they are like

A brave, friendly and clever hound. Wikipedia notes that many get along well with children and other pets, while still having a keen hunting nose.1 2

Daily activity how busy a day looks

A working scenthound bred to follow trails over rough ground at high altitude, so it enjoys long walks, scent games and tracking work.2

Company who they like around

Friendly with people and generally easy with other dogs, reflecting its role as a hunter's partner.2

The story where it all began

The breed took shape in the Alps in the mid-1800s from larger hounds crossed with Dachshund-type dogs, producing a short-legged tracker able to work in steep country. Crown Prince Rudolf of Habsburg took these dogs on hunting trips to Egypt and Turkey in the 1880s. Austria recognised it in 1932 and the FCI settled its name in 1975.1 2

Fun facts for the dinner table

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It was the third scenthound breed to be recognised in Austria, in 1932.1
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Crown Prince Rudolf of Habsburg brought these hounds on hunts in Egypt and Turkey in the 1880s.2
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It is a specialist at following the trail of wounded game such as deer and boar, even high in the mountains.2

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard no. 254, Group 6 (Scenthounds and related breeds), Section 2 Leash (scent) hounds; standard dated 18.06.1996. Recognised in Austria in 1932; FCI gave it its current name and assigned Austria as country of origin in 1975.1

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Alpine Dachsbracke. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.

Brushingevery week
Bathevery 8 weeks
Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery 3 weeks
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery day
ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 10every year

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FCI Standard No. 254 Alpine Dachsbracke fci.beused for recognition, history, height, coat, colours, temperament
Wikipedia: Alpine Dachsbracke en.wikipedia.orgused for history, weight, height, temperament, uses

Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.