At a glance the quick version
Coat and looks how to spot one
dense double coat
A sturdy, sinewy hound built a little longer than tall. The thick coat has a coarse undercoat, with fuller hair on the belly, the back of the thighs and a brush-like tail, which suits cold mountain weather.23
Personality what they are like
A steady and eager hunting hound that likes to work on its own initiative. It follows a scent with determination, keeps its bearings well and announces the trail with a clear bark.23
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Bred to track hare, fox and wounded game over long distances in forest and alpine terrain, so it needs plenty of daily exercise and ideally scent work or tracking tasks.24
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
The weatherproof double coat is easy to look after; a regular brush-through, especially during seasonal shedding, keeps it tidy.2
Home where they are happiest
Best suited to active, rural or outdoor-oriented homes with space to roam safely; a secure area is useful because the breed follows scents independently.24
The story where it all began
The Tyrolean Hound comes from the old Celtic-type Bracke hounds of the Alps, and Emperor Maximilian I already hunted with such dogs around 1500. Planned breeding in Tyrol started around 1860, a first standard followed in 1896, and the breed was officially recognised in 1908. Today only the red and the black-and-tan types remain.234
Fun facts for the dinner table
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Emperor Maximilian I is recorded as using these hounds for hunting around the year 1500.2
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A smaller variety once existed, but only the red and black-and-tan hounds are bred today.2
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It is prized for tracking game in snowy, mountainous country where many hounds struggle.4
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In FCI countries the breed must pass a working trial before it can become a champion.1
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI
- Group 6 (Scent hounds), Section 1.2 medium-sized hounds, standard no. 68, recognised on a definitive basis; working trial required1
- UKC
- Recognised 2006, Scenthound Group3
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Tyrolean 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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Where this comes from
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- FCI nomenclature: Tiroler Bracke (68) fci.beused for recognition, origin
- FCI Standard No. 68 Tiroler Bracke fci.beused for history, size, coat, colours, temperament, use
- UKC Tyrolean Hound breed standard ukcdogs.comused for recognition, height, coat, colours, history
- Wikipedia: Tyrolean Hound en.wikipedia.orgused for lifespan, other names, history dates
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.