Lively character e cheerful disposition, these are the main characteristics of the German hound known for being an excellent one pointing dog able to express to the maximum when he is trained to perform his task. If the breed intrigues you and you are thinking of having a dog of German origin accompany you during hunting trips, we will tell you the main characteristics that will surely win you over.
Il hound originating in Germany it is distinguished in four types: the German bracco a short hair known as German short hair, the drahthaarm characterized by the hard hair, that a long hair said langhaar and stichelhaar a coarse coat.
The origins as we said earlier are German and date back to seventeenth century when the first crosses were made with some European bracco breeds present in Germany. The aim was to give life to a breed capable of being an excellent hunter, with the characteristics of the pointer.
The appearance of the hound suggests a breed capable of best coping with the hunting activity for which it was created. The elegant bearing and robust physique are completed by a abundant muzzle, long and wide perfect for carrying prey. The muscular legs and short tail are covered with variations in the hair. Despite this, the most common type is that a short and dense coat which gradually increases as you get closer to the skull. Usually the most common coloring is the brown sometimes characterized by some spots.
Next to features physical, there are those temperamental. As previously stated it is one lively breed which is distinguished by the need to move constantly. Running and movement are the hallmarks, which he can hardly resist. This characteristic makes the German Bracco a dal strong character which tends to impose itself. This is why the owners of the German hound know well that always respecting his character he must be able to establish himself in order to keep his exuberance in check.
This liveliness means that the breed is a lot good when searching. This is accompanied by the ability to find, in waiting, in bringing back and in the recovery of the prey all activities to which he dedicates himself with passion and dedication. This attitude will undoubtedly conquer any hunter who loves hunting and is able to get excited when his four-legged friend dedicates all of himself in the search for prey.