Alpine Dachsbracken – stable, robust and a passionate hunter

The short legs of the Alpine Dachsbracke may not give you a direct idea – but it is a real hunting dog. It is very great at looking for tracks, retrieving or driving prey in the direction of the hunter. It is certainly not a lap dog. However, if it is kept according to its nature, it is affectionate and child-friendly and protects its family.

The Huntress from the Alps

As early as the 19th century, numerous dogs of the Alpine Dachsbracke type were found in the Austrian, German and partly Swiss Alps. Visually, however, they hardly resembled each other. In 1896, the first “International Dachsbracken Club” was founded in Munich, which set itself the task of initiating the pure breeding of the Alpine Dachshrack. Since 1975, the Alpine Dachsbracke has been recognized as an independent breed.

Alpine Dachsbracke: Character

The Alpine Dachshound protects its home and its people and courageously faces any danger. Nevertheless, it is not enough for her to keep her as a guard dog. At heart, she is a hunter who wants to go out with them. She loves to perceive new smells, track down game, move through forests and meadows, retrieve and sometimes do water work at your side.

Games are only interesting for them in the short term – this intelligent dog needs much more. He loves to run and is fearless and underchallenged on a leash. However, if the Alpine Dachsbracke receives conscientious training, it presents itself as a loyal, eager, independent and willing companion on four paws.

Education and keeping of the Alpine Dachsbracke

This dog wants to hunt because hunting is in its genes. The Alpine Dachsbracke therefore needs a life in the forest or mountains, with experienced people at its side. If you are a hunter or forester, you will be able to offer the dog everything it needs to live. If you want to keep it as a companion dog, be aware that it will demand hours of walks from you and, if necessary, look for hunting moments on its own. If it also lacks meaningful activity, it can develop behavioral disorders in the long term.

The Alpine Dachshound is not a dog for newcomers – the animal needs the experienced guidance of its human. From an early age, it therefore requires empathetic but consistent training or hunting training. Something that this dog has learned once, it will not forget. However, it can take time for the first training successes to become apparent. If you let the Alpine Dachshound get away with little things, it will not take you seriously (anymore). Even worse: If you exceed its limits, it will never forget it. In addition, the Alpine Dachshound often behaves stubbornly and, thanks to its great self-confidence, not always obediently: It likes to test its (and your) limits.

The Alpine Dachsbracke can be kept indoors as well as in a kennel. However, it is important that you offer it enough exercise. This should be in the form of a garden, on walks or, of course, when hunting. If you want to let your Alpine Dachshound run free on walks, it is advisable to complete anti-hunting training with it. It is usually friendly towards other dogs and gets along well with them.

Even though the Alpine Dachsbracke is kept in a kennel, its close family connection is important. It behaves lovingly towards children. However, don’t forget that this dog requires more physical and mental exercise than many other dog breeds. Playing together with children or pure fetch games is not enough for it. However, if you let your Alpine Dachshin work enough, it will show itself to be a calm, sociable dog that will always take care of you and your home.

Care of the Alpine Dachsbracke

The coat of the Alpine Dachsbracke proves to be easy to care for, as it is moisture and dirt repellent. Simply brush dried dirt out of the coat. To remove loose hair and loosen the undercoat, you should brush the dog occasionally. You don’t need to bathe him.

Alpine Dachsbracke: Special features

The Alpine Dachsbracke is generally only sold to professional hunters, for which you must show a hunting license to the breeder. If you want to bring an Alpine Dachsbracke into your home without this professional background, look around at animal shelters or animal welfare. There are also Bracken mixes that are suitable for beginners. Here, however, you should also pay attention to how strongly the character traits of the Alpine Dachshracken penetrate and whether the animal really suits you and your life.

Other hunting dogs you might also like:

• German Shorthair: The intelligent hunting dog is a pronounced working dog that wants to be challenged and needs a lot of exercise. After the work is done, he enjoys being together with his family and turns out to be an affectionate family member.
• English Pointer: The English Pointer is a “sofa dog” at heart – at least when he has done his day’s work as a hunting dog. The large, well-trained hunting dogs from England need a real task and are best off in the hands of passionate hunters.
• German Wirehaired Dog: The German Wirehaired Dog feels most comfortable when it can practice its main job: hunting. It was bred by hunting fans for hunting fans and is a versatile high-performance hunting dog. In addition to its work, it is an affectionate and loyal companion to its owners.
• German Hound: The German Hound is bursting with endurance. Its elegant body is that of a tireless runner, the extensive search for tracks is firmly anchored in its genes. If this dog is used appropriately, it will be a loyal companion to its human pack.
• German Longhair: Two hearts beat in the chest of the German Longhair. When he goes hunting, he is highly concentrated, fast and enjoys his task. But once the day’s work is done, he is in the mood for peace and comfort – until the next work assignment.