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Tyrolean Dachsbracke 

 Dwarf Tyrolean Hound, Tyrolean Dachsbracke, Tyrolean Basset 

This rare breed of hound is a bred-down version of the Tyrolean bracke.  With its long body, diminutive height (up to 15"), pendulous ears and pronounced occiput it resembles the general Basset type.  Used for beating coverts and tracking.  Three coat varieties; smooth, hard and rough.  Colours red or black and tan.

Possible nineteenth century depiction of Tyrolean Dachsbracke.  See original picture HERE

See Alpine Dachsbracke

See Drever

See Strellufstover

See Westphalian Dachsbracke 

Dogs: The Ultimate Dictionary Of Over 1,000 Dog Breeds, Desmond Morris, 2002

Trafalgar Square Publishing

Dogs Of The World, by Bo Bengtson, Ake Wintzell, 1977

David & Charles (Publishing) Ltd

A Standard Guide To Pure-Bred Dogs, Harry Glover, 1977
Macmillan London Ltd, London and Basingstoke.

Tiroler hunting warden

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