Comparison: Alpine Dachsbracke and Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound

Alpine Dachsbracke and Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Alpine Dachsbracke	Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	Austria	Germany
Category	Small	Medium
Height at withers	34–42 cm	44–52 cm
Weight	–	17–30 kg
Recognition features	Short-legged, sturdy dog with thick double coat Dark deer red, or black with red-brown markings including the spots above the eyes ("Vieräugl") Intelligent, friendly expression and a fearless personality	Deep red, deer red, reddish brown, tan to biscuit or reddish grey, also brindled Dense, close-fitting, moderately harsh coat with little gloss Medium-sized, somewhat light, mobile and muscular; body slightly longer than high
Coat	Double coat with very thick top coat and dense undercoat; dark deer red or black with red-brown markings.	Dense, close-fitting, moderately harsh coat with little gloss; deep red to tan, often brindled.
Purpose	Robust, weather-resistant working dog of the mountain huntsman, used as a tracking hound for wounded deer and as a scenthound for hare and fox.	Specialist for the search of hoofed game, especially in mountains; usefulness is confirmed by working trials.

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