- Black with small, clearly defined light to dark fawn markings.
- The two fawn markings above the eyes (Vieräugl) must be present
Medium-sized, athletic scent hound with a smooth black coat and distinctive rich tan markings, renowned for its stamina, keen sense of smell, and elegant build. Developed specifically for tracking game in mountainous Alpine terrain.
Descended from ancient Celtic Hounds (Keltenbracke), developed over centuries in Austria from Celtic Hounds and local hunting breeds. Modern form established in mid-19th century as a versatile and durable scenthound for tracking wounded game, primarily hare and fox, in high-altitude Alpine terrain.
“Sensitive nose; giving tongue, above all, for hare; tracking firmly and willingly with agreeable temperament”
Quoted from FCI standard n°63. It describes the breed the registry recognises, not any individual animal.
Breed reference from The Dog API.
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Drawn from sources, not opinion: FCI breed standard. An empty column means we hold nothing for that side, not that there is nothing to say.
The Austrian Black and Tan Hound standard is published by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the international federation of pedigree-dog clubs, and it is what show judges apply. This section sums up what it says about coat and colour and size. It does not assess any one animal: use it to know what to ask the breeder.
Length approximately 2 cm
Shortened from FCI standard n°63 — each label is the standard’s own wording with the verdict lifted into the tag beside it. Read the full clause at source.
The colours and patterns the standard admits, and what it prefers, discourages or disqualifies in each. An accepted colour says nothing about health.
Height at the withers (cm)
The same scale for every breed: no source defines size categories by height.
The standard's words
“Height at withers: 48-56 cm. Dogs 50-56 cm Bitches 48-54 cm”
Quoted from FCI standard n°63.
An adult's measurements, per the standard. It does not say how big this puppy will be. Quotations from the FCI are in English, as the standard publishes them; the headings are ours.
Breed-level information from The Dog API. It describes the Austrian Black and Tan Hound in general; any individual animal can differ.
No breed-specific health panel has been written up for the Austrian Black and Tan Hound on this platform yet. That is a gap in our records, not a clean bill of health — ask the breeder which hereditary conditions their lines are tested for, and ask to see the results for both parents, dated and from a named laboratory.