Austrian Black and Tan Hound

FCI 63 - Medium-sized Hounds.

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The Austrian Black and Tan Hound It is a breed of dog originating in Austria. It is believed that he is the true descendant of the original Celtic Hound, Although there is no known history of the Austrian Black and Tan Hound until after mid-19th century. This historical bump is due to the fact that in the past the breeding was not regulated.

The Austrian Black and Tan Hound, from its origins, It was used for monitoring or tracking of injured animals, Commonly, in places of significant altitude.

The Austrian Black and Tan Hound is a dog medium-sized and well solid structure. His head shows a wide skull and little pronounced occipital region with well marked stop.

It has glossy dark brown eyes that convey a lively look and alert. The ears are of high insertion and medium-sized, rounded, not very broad and hang onto the cheek. The tail is long and will fine tuning towards the tip, it is dropped but slightly curved.

The coat of the Austrian Black and Tan Hound It is smooth, soft to the touch, dense, short (a few 2 cm length) and very bright.

The coloration of this breed It is very important since that is its touch of distinction, they should be black as a basis, with small and clearly defined, fire to light brands range from pale tawny to dark. Two tawny markings above the eyes must be present.

This breed has a hypersensitive smell.

The height at the withers of Austrian Black and Tan Hound will of 48 56 cm. And his weight is around between the 19 and 20 Kg.

Thanks to its excellent ability to work, both high mountains and Plains land, the Austrian Black and Tan Hound is highly prized as a bloodhound and blood trail dog. His fine sense of smell allows him to carry out searches with complete security (especially of hares).

Is alive, attentive, reserved with strangers but friendly and does not show any signs of shyness.

While it is used for hunting Hound (for tracking), It is an animal that adapts well to family life, but if we make the commitment to have a Austrian Black and Tan Hound, We must be able to give the animal enough to make you happy.

A few good country walks would keep him cheerful., In addition to (as with all dogs) a good daily walk.

It is a very emotional dog that perceived especially mood of its owner.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 63
• Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
• Section 1.2: Medium-sized hound-type dogs.. With working trial (Practical test for bloodhound and tracker)..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 1.2: Medium-sized Hounds. ⓘ
• – UKC – Scenthounds ⓘ

Austria

10.10.1995

Use:

The Black and Tan Austrian Hound is a hunting dog generally highly regarded for its special aptitudes for heavy work as a tracker and as a hound., both on the mountainous terrain and on the plains.

General appearance:

Is medium sized. His body structure is strong, elongated and elastic.

It has a fine smell. He is a very good hound, especially when hunting with barking hares.. Crawls safely and willingly and is pleasant in character.

Head:

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• Skull: Large, shallow occipital protrusion.

facial region:

Neck:

Medium long, very strong; the presence of a double chin is not desirable.

Body:

• Cross: Well marked.
• Back: Long.
• Pork loin: Slightly raised.
• Rump: Slightly sloping down.
• Breast : Broad and deep.

Tail:

Long, progressively tapering towards the tip, a little bent; during rest he carries it down; on its underside it has hard hair, but the brush is not too rough.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS: Strongly developed, straight.

• Shoulder: Placed obliquely, endowed with strong muscles.

LATER MEMBERS: With good angle.

• Thighs: Thin, moderately developed and long.

FEET: Strong, round and arched. Fingers close together; hard black nails; large, hard pads.

Movement:

Elegant, covers the ground.

Mantle

HAIR: Smooth, well adjusted, thick, dense, stretchy with a velvet sheen. Approximate length of 2 cm..

COLOR: Black with some well-defined tan spots from light to dark brown. Two fire marks must be present above the eyes (four eyes = Vieräugl)

Size and weight:

• Males : 50 – 56 cm.
• females : 48 – 54 cm.

Fouls:

• Skull too narrow.
• Wide snout.
• Wrinkled ears, too pointed, short and thin.
• Tail too short, thin, or very bent up, no thick hair on her lower face.
• Weak limbs.
• Shy character.

• Aggressive or fearful dog.
• Upper or lower prognathism. Lack of more than two premolars 1 or 2.
• Any other color other than described.
• Lack of noticeable fire spots over the eyes (four eyes).

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Bracke, Vieräugl (English).
2. Brachet autrichien noir et feu (French).
3. Kärntner Bracke, Österreichische Glatthaarige Bracke (German).
4. (em alemão: brandlbracke) (Portuguese).
5. Austriaco negro y fuego (español).