s lived in Austria for years, yet the first mention of this dog breed doesn’t appear until late in the 19th century.
This dog is commonly used as a hunting companion and can easily track a wounded animal, primarily a hare.
This large-sized Hound is solid and durable, able to resist the colder temperatures and rough terrain found at high altitudes throughout Austria.
The Austrian Black and Tan Hound is a large breed dog, with adults usually measuring between 20 and 22 inches at the shoulder and weighing up to 50 pounds.
The dog is tall yet lean and athletic looking. It has a shorthaired coat with distinctive color markings.
The dog is predominantly black, with tan markings around the feet, legs, and mouth. Usually, the Austrian Black and Tan Hound will have light markings over the eyes, highlighting the dog’s “eyebrows.”
Although hunters commonly use this dog as a loyal companion, the Austrian Black and Tan Hound makes a perfect family pet.
The dog is happy-go-lucky with a great attitude and loving nature. However, this dog needs regular exercise and is not well suited for city life.
The breed will need plenty of long walks and opportunities to explore the outdoors. This dog can quickly develop nuisance behaviors such as barking, digging, or howling if left unexercised.
3. Styrian Coarse-haired Hound
Karl Peintinger created the Styrian Coarse-haired Hound in 1870. Combining a Hanoverian scent hound with an Istrian Hound, Peintinger created a rough-coat dog that was intelligent, athletic, and hardy.
The dog was bred to help hunt wild boar, and its durable coat made it exceptionally well suited to track through high altitudes and rough terrain throughout Austria.
Today, many Austrians and Slovenians still use the Styrian Coarse-haired Hound as a trusted hunting companion.
Although the dog is strong and durable, it is not exceptionally large. Most Styrian Coarse-haired Hounds weigh under 40 pounds and measure just 21 inches at the shoulder.
This dog is known for its coarse hair, which can be fawn or red, sometimes with a white mark on the chest. This dog is strong, sturdy, muscular, and comfortable in various temperatures.
While the Styrian Coarse-haired Hound is a handsome and intelligent dog, it is almost always used as a hunting companion and rarely kept as a pet.
This dog has a powerful will and can be unruly and difficult to train, especially when kept in a house.
The breed requires plenty of exercise, continuous mental stimulation, and unlimited areas to explore and roam. It can quickly become destructive if not properly exercised and stimulated.
4. Austrian Pinscher
At the end of the 19th century, farming declined throughout Austria.
Although farm dogs similar to the Austrian Pinscher had always been popular with farmers, they started to go out of favor with declining farm populations.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Emil Hauck started to breed and develop a specialized dog, known today as the Austrian Pinscher, to recall the original Austrian farm dog’s look, athleticism, and intelligence.
Although many names exist for this dog breed, it is widely known as the Austrian Pinscher.
This dog is a medium-sized dog, reaching about 20 inches at the shoulder and weighing around 40 pounds at its maximum.
There is a great deal of variation in the look of the Austrian Pinscher, but most dogs should be sturdy, strong, and athletic.
The ears are shaped like a pear, and the coat is medium-length. This dog can have red, black, yellow, or tan fur, sometimes with white markings around the feet, face, and chest.
The breed is recognized throughout Austria as an official breed but only recognized by the United Kennel Club in the West. This dog is a playful and loving companion and often makes a beautiful family pet.
While the Austrian Pinscher is not well suited for city life or apartments, this dog is thrilled in a rural or suburban setting where it can get plenty of exercise and time outside.
This dog breed is not the best hunting companion, but it can be a tremendous and loyal guard dog.
5. Tyrolean Hound
The Tyrolean Hound is 