Editing Alpine Dachsbracke (section)

==Description==

===Appearance===
This small dog has a slight resemblance to a [[Dachshund]], with short legs (although longer than a dachshund's) and a long body. The coat is dense, short but smooth except for the tail and neck. The round eyes have a lively expression. Being very sturdy, the Alpine Dachsbracke is visibly robust and has a big boned structure.

Preferred colors in competition are dark deer red with or without black hairs lightly interspersed. Black with red-brown markings on the head, chest, legs, feet, and tail are also permitted, as well as a white star on the chest (according to the American Rare Breed Association). The ideal height for dogs is 37–38&nbsp;cm, and the ideal height for bitches is 36–37&nbsp;cm. Strong limbs and feet, with black toenails and tight toes as well as strong elastic skin are features that judges look for in competition. They also look for a trotting gait. The top coat should be very thick, the undercoat dense and both closefitting to the body.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.arba.org/alpine_dachsbracke.htm |title=Alpine Dachsbracke |access-date=2011-01-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101116153338/http://arba.org/alpine_dachsbracke.htm |archive-date=2010-11-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The Alpine Dachsbracke weighs from {{convert|15|to|18|kg|lb|abbr=on}} and stands from {{convert|34|to|42|cm|in|round=0.5|abbr=on}} at the [[withers]]. It is often compared with the dachshund, as they are very similar in appearance.

===Temperament===
Used effectively to track wounded deer, this breed could work even in harsh terrain and high altitude. It makes a good companion, although it is primarily a hunter and therefore is kept mostly by hunters. It has a fearless, friendly and intelligent personality. Most Alpine Dachsbrackes are excellent with children and good with dogs and other pets, though they may exhibit a strong prey drive typical of many scent dogs.