Austrian Black and Tan Hound

Austrian Black and Tan Hound (Brandlbracke) ORIGIN : Austria. UTILIZATION : The Black and Tan Austrian Hound is an universally popular hunting dog on account of its special suitability for heavy work on high mountains as well as on flat country for hunting by giving tongue and for the tracking of wounded game. BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMHARY : The Black and Tan Austrian Hound (Brandlbracke) counts as a true descendant of the "Keltenb racke" (Celtic Hound). As with all breeds of older origin, there is no definite authentic history for the "Brandlbracke" until the middle of the 19th century. The reason for this is that until that date nocontrolled breeding took place. GENERAL APPEARANCE : Medium size. Strong, long cast, supple body. BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : Sensitive nose; giving tongue, above all, for hare; tracking firmly and willingly with agreeable temperament.