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German Hound

Also known as Deutsche Bracke, Olpe Hound.

Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

German Hound at a glance

Origin
Westphalia, Germany
Appeared
1700 to 1900 (likely)
Family
Scent Hound
Type
Scent hound
Size
Medium
Life span
12 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 299

The name. German Bracke, a medieval word for a scenting hound.

Same familyBorder Terrier1700 to 1920 · United Kingdom

Family and relatives

Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia

Place in time

The German Hound appears 1700 to 1900 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the German Hound is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.