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| Alpine Dachsbracke |
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To interested folks in the US, the Alpine Dachsbracke is unfamiliar even rare, but his background, history and temperament make him into a rather Old World variation of the popular Beagle. Along with a similar purpose, as a Scenthound, the Alpine Dachsbracke is a delightful, easy going and handsome companion with a certain "forever puppy" quality. |
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| General Information |
| Group(s):
Hounds, Scent Hound |
Height: 13-16.5 inches |
| Weight: 33-40 pounds |
Longevity: 12 years |
| Colors: Shades of red with some black with limited white permitted |
Coat type: smooth |
| Recognized Registries: FCI |
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| Personaility - Behavior - Training |
| Energy Level: moderate to high |
| General Nature: |
intelligent, friendly, fearless |
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with Children: excellent with individual variation |
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with other pets: good with individual variation |
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with dogs: good with individual variation |
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| Socialization requirements: required for dog that will deal well with many various situations |
| Ideal home characteristics: better suited for lifestyles with alot of activity |
| Temperament Notes: Typical of most scenthounds, a genial temperament that does well in most situations though some individuals may express strong prey drives (so not ideal with cats and other animals) |
| Training requirement: socialization and manners |
| Trainer notes: Like most Scenthounds, a often overlooked source of fabulous family pets, the Alpine Dachsbracke might be difficult to train to recall as their exceptional scenting ability takes precendence over all other senses when they are on the trail (which could be at virtually any interesting moment). Otherwise, they are likely an uniquely balanced dog of great heart, loyalty and tempermental balance. |
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| Background Information |
| Year range of first recognition: ancient references |
| Country of Origin: probably Austria |
| Original Function: Scenthound |
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| Health Notes: as any flop ear breed prone to ear infections, possibility for back problems |
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| Questions to ask Breeder: http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
- How long have you been in the breed?
- How did you acquire your breeding stock?
- What are your goals for breeding?
- What health problems are you familiar with in the breed?
- What guarantees do you offer?
- How important do you consider socializing? How would you go about socializing a puppy?
- Do you guarantee to accept a dog back at any point in its life if the placement should somehow fail?
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| Web Sites: Limited interest outside of its native Germany means there isn't a parent club in North America, nor a rescue or code of ethics. |
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