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Celtic brackes,
known throughout the Alps since the Middle Ages, were the basis for many
German and Austrian hounds. These Alpenbracken slowly developed into many
modem breeds. By 1860, hunters in the Tyrol began to select their own
specific type, and this developed into the modern, capable Tyroler Bracke.
The first specimen was exhibited at Innsbruck in 1896, after which the
standard was accepted.
The Tyrol is the long western finger of Austria, bordering on the Swiss and Italian Alps. Its high altitude mountains have frigid winters and steamy summers, and the Tyrolean Hound is perfectly adapted to this harsh environment. These dogs
are used for hunting rabbit and fox, but can be utilized as a Nachsuchenhund
(that is, to search for sick or wounded deer). They are especially
adapted for tracking and trailing after the shot has been fired.
Most common
in the Tyrol, modern hunters in other parts of Austria and in a few
other countries have recognized the Tyroler Bracke's outstanding qualities.
He is an ideal companion for the hunter, especially in high elevations.
He works the
hot trail spurlaut, (i.e., he gives tongue to let the hunter
know he is on to a scent), what American hound owners call "opening"
on trail. He is a lively and spirited dog, with a superb nose and great
endurance during the hunt. Intelligent and easygoing, the Tyrolean is
tractable and fits into home life well. He is most happy, however, when
he is used for his intended work.
A tracker,
the Tyroler is built with much the same hues as the Bavarian dogs with
strong bodies, but rather short legs. This Austrian hound is smaller
than his German cousins. Owners say too many white marks on the limbs
are frowned upon.
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