Styrian Coarse-haired Hound

Also called Steirische Rauhhaarbracke, Peintinger Bracke, Coarse-haired Styrian Hound, Styrian Rough-haired Mountain Hound

Recognised breedFCI group 6Short profile

From Styria, Austria1 2

At a glance the quick version

Height, male47 to 53 cm1 2

Height, female45 to 51 cm1 2

Sizemedium

tireless, determined tracker

hardy in rough mountain terrain

copes well with heat and cold

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Coat and looks how to spot one

harsh, coarse, rough coat without gloss

A well-muscled, serious-looking mountain hound. Its rough, matte coat is coarse to the touch but not shaggy, with shorter hair on the head that forms a small moustache.1 2

Coloursredfawnsmall white chest marking permitted1 2

Personality what they are like

A keen, tough hunting hound that works with steady determination and uses its voice freely on the trail. It has a serious manner without being sharp.1

Daily activity how busy a day looks

Very high. A working mountain hound that needs a great deal of space and exercise, ideally with a hunting job.1 2

Grooming and care the hands-on bits

The harsh, weather-resistant coat is fairly easy to keep; regular brushing keeps it in good order.1 2

Home where they are happiest

Best with active hunting owners in rural areas with room to roam; it was bred for rough, high terrain.2

Company who they like around

A working hunting companion that thrives with a handler who gives it a clear task.1 2

The story where it all began

Styrian industrialist Carl Peintinger began the breed around 1870 by crossing a Hanoverian scent hound bitch with a rough-coated Istrian Hound. Careful selection afterwards fixed both its hunting ability and its weatherproof rough coat, producing a hound for the Alpine uplands.1 2

Fun facts for the dinner table

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It is sometimes called the Peintinger Bracke after the man who created it.2
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Hunters in Austria and Slovenia use it to trail wounded game through steep, high-altitude ground.2
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Its rough coat helps it cope with extremes of temperature.2

Recognised by the official bits

FCI: Standard No. 62 (Steirische Rauhhaarbracke), Group 6, Section 1.2 (Medium-sized scent hounds), with working trial; standard dated 10 Oct 19951
UKC: Recognised by the United Kennel Club (per Wikipedia)2

The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you

A typical home-care rhythm for a Styrian Coarse-haired Hound. 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 month
Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
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 8every year

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FCI breed standard No. 62: Steirische Rauhhaarbracke fci.beused for origin, recognition, height, coat, colours, temperament, history
Wikipedia: Styrian Coarse-haired Hound en.wikipedia.orgused for other names, weight, UKC recognition, uses, fun facts

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