Comparison: Small Swiss Hound and Westphalian Dachsbracke

Small Swiss Hound and Westphalian Dachsbracke are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Small Swiss Hound
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Westphalian Dachsbracke
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Small Swiss HoundWestphalian Dachsbracke
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originSwitzerlandGermany
CategorySmallSmall
Height at withers33–43 cm30–38 cm
Recognition features
  • Rectangular body, very long low-set folded ears, lean and robust limbs
  • Three coat types: smooth, rough and double
  • Colours follow the varieties (Bernese, Jura, Lucerne, Schwyz)
  • Moderately long, sturdy dog, 30–38 cm
  • Very dense, coarse coat; red to yellow with black saddle or mantle
  • White "Bracken" markings: blaze, white muzzle, collar, chest, legs and tail tip
CoatSmooth, rough or double coat; colours by variety, for example white and black with tan or black with tan.Very dense and coarse coat, short on head and legs; red to yellow with black saddle or mantle and white markings.
PurposeShort-legged scent hound that hunts on its own giving tongue; also excels in tracking wounded game.–

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