Austrian Brandlbracke Dog Names

Since there are so few Austrian Brandlbrackes left, even in their native country, most people do not know a thing about the breed and would not know one if they saw one in person or in print. The Austrian Brandlbracke does closely resemble the Black and Tan Coonhound and some researchers believe the two breeds do share a Celtic hound as an ancestor. Unlike the Austrian Brandlbracke, there are still glimpses of the Black and Tan Coonhound in commercials and movies, such as The Duke, a British-Canadian film released in 1999. Hubert, a Black and Tan Coonhound stars in the lead role. Hubert inherited his master’s Scottish mansion. Charlotte, the niece of the butler is named Hubert’s guardian and helps thwart the evil plans of greedy relatives who want the mansion and fortune. The Black and Tan Coonhound was used in this lovable family film because of their easy-going nature and trainability. The Austrian Brandlbracke is, unfortunately, a more prey-driven breed and while they do well with children, they must have more intense training than their Coonhound cousins. The Austrian Brandlbracke has not evolved from the intense scent hound they were originally bred as into a sedentary family companion.

The Austrian Brandlbracke’s history is somewhat muddied with many researchers claiming the breed dates back about 150 years, however, other researchers claim the Austrian Brandlbracke has been around much longer and was a favorite hound of Austrian nobility. It is believed the Austrian Brandlbracke was exclusively kept by nobility and it was illegal for commoners to possess an Austrian Brandlbracke with harsh penalties imposed on those who broke this law. The Austrian Brandlbracke is well-known in Austria; however, due to the intensity of their hunting natures, they are becoming less and less popular as more people steer away from sport hunting. In other parts of the world, the Austrian Brandlbracke is virtually unknown. The Austrian Brandlbracke was originally bred to be a skilled hunter of a wide array of game but their specialty is fox and rabbit since they are known for their silent hunting style instead of the harsh bray loosed by the Coonhound or other scent hounds. The Austrian Brandlbracke is commonly used in high altitude areas where other hounds would tire from the change in altitude. The breed is more commonly known as the Austrian Black and Tan Hound by enthusiasts outside of Austria and is most renowned for their agile movements and flowing gait; something most hounds lack.