The Alpine Dachsbracke is a dog that originated in the Austrian Alps, where it is known as the Alpenlandische Dachsbracke. A low scenthound, the Alpine Dachsbracke developed to track game after the trail has gone cold.

Alpine Dachsbrackes are small, long hounds, with short legs. They stand between 13-16 inches and weigh in at 33-40 pounds. Their double coat is short and dense, with a very thick top coat. It is smooth to the touch, save on the tail, which has longer hairs and is bush-like. Ideally their coat is a dark, deer red, with or without black hairs. Black is also allowed, with red-brown markings on the head, chest, legs, feet, and underside of the tail. A white star on the chest of an Alpine Dachsbracke is allowed.

The Alpine Dachsbracke has existed since at least the 1850s and was a favorite in Austria and Germany. The breed was created by taking traditional, larger Austrian hounds that were used to the rough terrain of the Alps and crossing them with smooth standard-sized Dachshunds. A hunter’s code of honor would not allow them to leave a wounded deer to die of its wounds, and so the breed was developed to track these animals so that they could be killed. A favorite of royalty, the Alpine Dachsbracke accompanied Prince Rudolf of Hapsburg on hunting trips to Egypt and Turkey in the 1880s.
The Alpine Dachsbracke is almost kept exclusively as a hunting dog; however they have also been kept simply as pets as well. They are a fearless breed, highly intelligent, and friendly. Generally they are good with children and other dogs in the household, although care must be given with them around other pets. Often, as with other hunting dogs, an Alpine Dachsbracke will display a high prey drive towards smaller animals.

In general the Alpine Dachsbracke is a healthy breed, with a life expectancy of around 12 years. Currently they do not suffer from any specific genetic diseases.

Alpine Dachsbrackes can adapt to apartment life, but need to receive plenty of exercise. Daily walks are needed, and they relish the outdoors and hunting trips.

The short coat of the Alpine Dachsbracke requires little grooming.