Styrian Coarse-haired Hound
Also known as: Steirische Rauhhaarbracke, Peintinger Bracke, Steirische Rauhhaarige Hochgebirgsbracke, Wirehair Styrian Mountain
Breed at a glance
- Origin
- Austria
- Other names
- Steirische Rauhhaarbracke, Peintinger Bracke, Steirische Rauhhaarige Hochgebirgsbracke, Wirehair Styrian Mountain
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The Styrian Coarse-haired Hound ( German : Steirische Rauhhaarbracke ) is a breed of medium-sized hound dog originated in the Austrian province of Styria . It is bred as a scenthound , for hunting boar in mountainous terrain. The breed is one of the large Austrian Bracke.
History
The breed was created in the 1870s by Karl Peintinger, an industrialist from Styria . [ 3 ] Peintinger crossed his "Hela 1", from an old type of Hanoverian scent hound, with an Istrian Hound , and continued selective breeding until a rough-coated, hardy hunting dog was achieved. [ 1 ] The breed is used by Austrians and Slovenians to hunt wild boar . It can also be used to track wounded animals through rough terrain and in high altitudes. As with many breeds bred for work , they are not generally kept as a companion dog and do not make good pets; they require a lot of space and exercise, and can be dominant and destructive.
Appearance
The Styrian Coarse-haired Hound is a medium-sized hound, with height at the withers of 45–53 cm (17.5–21 in), and weight between 15–18 kg (33-40 lbs) with a well muscled body and a serious expression. [ 1 ] The breed name refers to the coat , which is harsh and rough (although not shaggy). Coat colours are red and fawn; a white mark on the chest may be present. The breed tolerates extremes of temperature well, and has remained a healthy breed through "refresher breeding" (Auffrischungszucht, outcrossing ). [ 2 ]
Recognition
The Styrian Coarse-haired Hound is sometimes called the Peintinger Bracke after the creator of the breed in the 1870s. The breed was first recognised in 1889. [ 3 ] It is recognised in its home country by the Österreichische Kynologenverband (Austrian Kennel Club) and internationally by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale as a medium-sized scenthound , breed number 62. The breed is also recognised in North America by the United Kennel Club in the Scenthound Group . In Austria, breeding is overseen and hunt testing done by the Österreichischer Verein Brack (hunt club). [ 4 ] The breed may also be listed by various minor kennel clubs and organisations under its original name, the English translation, alternate names, or various combinations of those, and promoted as a rare breed for those seeking an unusual pet.
Related breeds
The Brandlbracke (Australian Short Haired Bracke, or Vieräugl) (FCI 63), and the Tiroler Bracke (FCI 68) are short-haired breeds of large Austrian Bracke, descended from the same ancient types of hounds.