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Rastreador Brasileiro

Also called Brazilian Tracker, Urrador, Urrador Americano, Urrador Brasileiro

Recognised breedFCI group 6Short profile

From Brazil.12

A friendly guide, not veterinary advice. For anything about your pet's health, ask your vet.

At a glance the quick version

Weight, male26 to 33 kg32
Weight, female21 to 30 kg32
Height, male60 to 65 cm32
Height, female56 to 63 cm32
Sizelarge
calm and balanced
devoted to its owner
confident and brave
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Coat and looks how to spot one

short, smooth coat

A large, athletic scent hound with a short, dense coat that lies flat against the body.3

Coloursblue mottled (black and white ticking)white and fawnwhite and blackblack and fawntricolour (white, black and fawn)32

Personality what they are like

The breed standard describes a quiet, steady hound that is attached to its owner, sure of itself and bold, yet gentle and neither timid nor aggressive.3

Daily activity how busy a day looks

A working scent hound bred to track and hold game in rural Brazil, so it needs plenty of daily exercise and chances to use its nose.3

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The short, close coat is easy to keep; an occasional brush is enough.3

Company who they like around

Bred to hunt in pairs, trios or packs as well as alone, so it is used to working with other dogs.3

The story where it all began

Brazilian breeders developed this hound from the American Foxhound and the older Urrador to suit local hunting and the tropical climate, and the FCI accepted it in 1967. The original population was lost by the early 1970s and the breed was removed from the registers, then rebuilt through planned breeding with other hounds and re-recognised in Brazil in 2013.32

Fun facts for the dinner table

  1. 1

    The old name 'Urrador' refers to the breed's loud bay and howl on the trail.2

  2. 2

    It is one of the few breeds to have been lost and then brought back and re-recognised.2

  3. 3

    Its main ancestor is the American Foxhound, adapted over generations to the Brazilian climate.3

Recognised by the official bits

FCI
Standard No. 275, Group 6 (Scent hounds), large-sized hounds. Recognised on a definitive basis from 1 September 1967; current standard dated 4 September 2019.1
Confederação Brasileira de Cinofilia (CBKC)
Re-recognised by the Brazilian Kennel Club in 2013 after the breed was recreated.2

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

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

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Treats they will love homemade and simple

Simple Carrot Crunchies

Carrots are low in calories and high in fibre, making them a crunchy, satisfying treat that won't pile on the pounds.

You need

  • 1 large carrot, washed and peeled

How

  1. Cut the carrot into thin, bite-sized sticks or rounds.
  2. Steam or boil the carrot pieces for 5–7 minutes until just tender, or serve raw for extra crunch.
  3. Allow to cool completely before offering to your dog.

How much: Give 2–3 small pieces per day for a medium-sized dog, adjusting for your dog's size and daily calorie allowance.

Recipe from The Kennel Club

Pumpkin & Yoghurt Pup-Cup

Pumpkin is packed with fibre and vitamins, helping dogs feel full without extra calories, and low-fat yoghurt keeps it light.

You need

  • 1 cooking pumpkin
  • ½ cup lactose-free, low-fat yoghurt
  • ½ cup lactose-free, low-fat whipping cream
  • Cinnamon, to sprinkle

How

  1. Peel the pumpkin and remove all seeds.
  2. Cut the flesh into small pieces and steam for 15 minutes until soft.
  3. Mash the cooked pumpkin until smooth and let it cool completely.
  4. Mix 1 tablespoon of the mashed pumpkin with the yoghurt.
  5. Spoon the mixture into a small paper cup.
  6. Whip the cream until soft peaks form and spoon it on top of the yoghurt mixture.
  7. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of cinnamon over the cream.

How much: One pup-cup is plenty for a medium-sized dog as an occasional treat. Adjust portion size for smaller or larger dogs.

Recipe from Dogs Trust

Homemade Dog Biscuits (Chicken & Rice)

A simple, tasty treat made from gentle ingredients that are easy on sensitive stomachs, perfect for rewarding without upset.

You need

  • 1 egg
  • 170g boiled chicken breast
  • 100g cooked plain rice
  • 60ml chicken stock (homemade or no added salt)
  • 680g plain flour (adjust as needed for consistency)

How

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Blitz the boiled chicken, cooked rice, and chicken stock in a blender until smooth.
  3. Transfer to a bowl, add the egg and flour, and mix well.
  4. Dust a clean surface with flour, turn out the dough, and knead until no longer sticky.
  5. Roll dough to about 1cm thickness and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter.
  6. Place on the tray and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool completely before serving.

How much: 1–2 biscuits as an occasional treat for a medium-sized healthy dog. Adjust for your dog's size, age, and activity level.

Recipe from Blue Cross

Not veterinary advice. Check with your vet first if your pet has allergies, a health condition, is on a special diet or is pregnant. Treats should stay a small part of the daily food. Cut to a safe size and supervise.

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  1. FCI nomenclature - Brazilian Tracker (275) fci.beused for recognition
  2. Rastreador Brasileiro - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for history, names, recognition
  3. FCI Standard No. 275 Rastreador Brasileiro fci.beused for size, coat, colour, temperament, history

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