Comparison: Austrian Black and Tan Hound and Hanoverian Scent Hound

Austrian Black and Tan Hound and Hanoverian Scent Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Austrian Black and Tan Hound
Photo: Steffen Heinz ( Caronna ), CC BY-SA 2.5, source
Hanoverian Scent Hound
Photo: Verein Hirschmann, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Austrian Black and Tan HoundHanoverian Scent Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originAustriaGermany
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers48–56 cm48–55 cm
Weight–25–40 kg
Recognition features
  • Black coat with small, clearly defined light to dark fawn markings
  • Two fawn spots above the eyes ("Vieräugl") are mandatory
  • Smooth, dense coat with a silky sheen, about 2 cm long
  • Light to dark deer-red, more or less brindled, with or without mask
  • Short, thick, coarse to harsh coat
  • Medium-sized, powerful, well proportioned; calm, assured and sensitive with his handler
CoatSmooth, close-fitting, dense, resilient coat with silky sheen; black with fawn markings.Short, thick, coarse to harsh coat; light to dark deer-red, brindled, with or without mask.
PurposeUniversally popular hound suited to heavy work in high mountains as well as flat country, hunting by giving tongue and tracking wounded game.Highly specialised tracking hound for wounded game; must pass the required working trials.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.