Westphalian Dachsbracke

Dachsbrackes are active dogs that will enjoy taking you for long walks in the woods when they have nothing to hunt.

About the Westphalian Dachsbracke

These cheerful, good-natured dogs are very well suited to family life with other members of the same breed. They are, in fact, charming companions that are happy to play with children. Regarded as a smaller version of German Hounds, Westphalian Dachsbrackes got their own standard in 1910.

They correspond to the larger dog in all essential points, but give the impression of being more compact and more powerful. Westphalian Dachsbrackes bears a loyal, friendly, serious, and attentive expression.

Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)

Breed Specifics

Country: Germany
Size category: Medium
Avg life expectancy: 10-12 years
Alert / Friendly / Loyal / Even-tempered

Key facts

Makes a great family dog
Patient with children and other animals
Requires minimal grooming
Dachshund puppy in black and white eating from a red bowl

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