Editing Alpine Dachsbracke

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| image_caption = Alpine Dachsbracke
| name = Alpine Dachsbracke
| altname = Alpenländische Dachsbracke
| country = [[Austria]]
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|coat         = Dense, short, smooth
|color        = Dark deer red, sometimes black hairs
|life_span    = About 12 years
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The '''Alpine Dachsbracke''' ({{langx|de|Alpenländische Dachsbracke}}) is a small [[dog breed|breed]] of [[dog]] of the [[scent hound]] [[Dog type|type]] originating in [[Austria]]. The Alpine Dachsbracke was bred to track wounded [[deer]] as well as [[boar]], [[hare]], and [[fox]]. It is highly efficient at following a trail even after it has gone cold. The Alpine Dachsbracke is very sturdy.

==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.

==History==
Alpine Dachsbrackes, as with the other [[Bracke (disambiguation)|Bracke]], can be dated back to the middle of the 19th century. The Dachsbrache were bred down in size by crossing the larger dogs with Dachshunds. It once was a favorite of German royalty. During the 1880s, Alpine Dachsbrackes accompanied Crown Prince Rudolf of Habsburg on hunting trips to Egypt and Turkey.

The [[Fédération Cynologique Internationale]] recognizes the Alpine Dachsbracke in Group 6 Scenthounds, Section 2  “Leash Hounds” with the [[Bavarian Mountain Scenthound]] (Bayrischer Gebirgsschweisshund, no. 217) and the [[Hanoverian Scenthound]] (Hannover'scher Schweisshund, no. 213).<ref>[http://www.fci.be/nomenclatures_detail.asp?lang=en&file=group6 Fédération Cynologique Internationale Group 6] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081226034217/http://www.fci.be/nomenclatures_detail.asp?lang=en&file=group6 |date=2008-12-26 }}</ref> The only major kennel club in the English-speaking world to recognise the Alpine Dachsbracke is the [[United Kennel Club]] (US) in their [[Scenthound Group]], but they use the Fédération Cynologique Internationale breed standard.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/AlpineDachsbracke |title=United Kennel Club Alpine Dachsbracke |access-date=2008-09-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080617035532/http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/AlpineDachsbracke |archive-date=2008-06-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The breed is also recognized by a number of minor registries, hunting clubs, and internet-based dog registry businesses.

==See also==
* [[Portal:Dogs|Dogs portal]]
* [[List of dog breeds]]
*[[Hunting dog]]
*[[Scenthound]]
*[[Finnish Hound]]
*[[Westphalian Dachsbracke]]
*[[Drever]] (also called Swedish Dachsbracke)

==References==
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{{Austrian dogs}}

[[Category:Scent hounds]]
[[Category:Dog breeds originating in Austria]]
[[Category:FCI breeds]]