The Brandl-Bracke or Black and Tan Austrian Hound is a very popular breed among Austrian and German hunters, being a very robust, disciplined dog with great hunting skills. Gifted with an exceptional nose and great resistance to fatigue, the Austrian Hound is considered one of the best hunting dogs.
Il Brandlbracke or the Austrian Hound, takes its name from the markings on the coat, in German "Brand", on the legs, chest, head, and the two large and well-defined spots above the eyes, which have earned it the nickname of "Vieräugl", or rather "Quattrocchi". Black and tan dogs were once highly sought after, but it is not the color that has earned the Brandlbracke its popularity. The origin of the Brandlbracke is to attribute, with great probability, to the so-called "Hound of the Alps" and to the ancient "Hound of the Celts". The Austrian emperor Maximilian I (1459 - 1519) was already known for his predilection of taking the ancestors of the Brandlbracke to hunt for greater game, but only in the mid-XNUMXth century did targeted selection begin to create a Austrian hound pure. 1883 was the year of the establishment of the breed standard, with the registration of the very first specimen in the Austrian herd book. In his country of origin, only breeders who demonstrate excellent hunting performance are admitted as breeding stock.
With these very strict criteria, Austrian breeders try to preserve the very high hunting qualities of the Brandlbracke. Selected in the Austrian Alps specifically for hunting in the mountains, this athletic and slender dog with a maximum height of 56 cm at the withers differs from other breeds for its excellent ability to climb and jump over natural obstacles, as well as for its great sense of direction.
In the hunting field this means that the Brandlbracke can also be used in the most difficult mountain terrain.
Thanks to its very fine sense of smell, the pronounced ability to follow the track, the remarkable confidence it demonstrates on it, the good voice on the track and the predisposition to attack a ferocious wild, the Brandlbracke can be used as a hunting dog in traditional group hunting. on the ground and, within certain limits, in the water. Particularly suitable for wild boar hunting, the Brandlbracke proves skilled with the hare and the fox. Among the main characteristics of the breed, before shooting, there is persistent hunting: safe and loud on the track of game, minor and major. After the shot, however, the Austrian Hound he stands out for his orderly and meticulous work on the blood trail, a task for which he demonstrates his diligence and the readiness with which he knows how to face even the wild wounded at the end of the search. The Brandlbracke also proves skilled on the "red track", a mode in which some specimens are trained exclusively to carry out this task.
The Brandlbracke is not a shedding dog but, definitely, a single worker, who likes to work alone.
The “Spurlaut”, that is the continuous giving voice on the hot track as required by the Brandlbracke, is a further characteristic of this breed. Unlike other hounds, the Austrian one never tires of staying in contact with its handler at considerable distances, making itself heard incessantly. For game the voice of the hunting dog it is significant, as it warns her about the position of her pursuer; consequently the prey standardizes its flight behavior with the movement of the dog. This in hunting terms means that the Brandlbracke hunts aloud and restlessly keeps the game moving as the hunter wishes, without inducing a mad escape. The chased game tends to return to the starting point, so that the shooter can shoot the game in front of the dog without having to leave the stalking. All the hounders experts agree that the hare's cold nocturnal trail is the hardest for the hound. In Austria everyone agrees that the Brandlbracke, also for this wild, is considered exceptional also as a track dog: in this mode this breed works differently than others, that is, it follows the trail of the injured wild, held back by the handler in the long run. with his nose on the ground.
In the forest reserves the Austrian hound is mainly used in the search and recovery of ungulates, whether they are roe deer, red deer, mouflons, fallow deer or wild boar.
In addition to the hunting characteristics of the breed mentioned above, the Austrian hound stands out for its robustness and a certain resistance to pain, self-confidence and the willingness to defend its prey. With regard to humans, however, the Austrian Hound is sweet, very affectionate and seeks close contact with his human family. In order to obtain a balanced dog, the Austrian hound needs to move freely, that is, to run and play together with the owner, also in the form of training or training. In particular, the training of the Brandlbracke it must be done in a balanced and patient way, as it does not like jitters on the part of the trainer. Like all other Austrian breeds, the Brandlbracke should only be used by hunters and / or forest guards, two categories able to best optimize the abilities of this breed. For this reason it is strongly advised not to use it as a companion dog only.
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