An overview on Tyrolean Hound Dog

This is another breed descended from the Celtic Hound and represents the purest type of game-hunting hounds. Around the year 1500, Emperor Maximilian I used this hound for hunting in the Tyrol and, according to his diary, took his lead hounds from them. Pure breeding from particular strains began in 1860, leading to official recognition of the Tyrolean Hound in 1908. Many types of Hound were originally native to the Tyrol but now only the red and the black and tan color varieties remain. This is an ideal working dog for hunting hare and fox in wood and mountains, and also for tracking wounded game.

This medium sized dog is a steady, passionate, hunting hound with a fine scenting ability. It works independently and hunts with endurance, giving tongue clearly and following scent firmly. The broad ears are set on high, as is the tail, and the large dark brown eyes are not deep set. The thick double coat has a coarse undercoat, with hairy belly, the buttocks are well-feathered and the tail coated with dense brush. There are two color types - red, and black and tan - both of which can have white markings in specified areas.