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As the name would suggest, the Westphalian Dachsbracke dog breed originates specifically from the Westphalia region of Germany. While they were popular in their native country, they were even more popular in nearby Sweden, where they were used for cross-breeding and other purposes. The Westphalian Dachsbracke has been around since 1886 and is a descendent of the German Hound, although ancient paintings of a dog looking similar to the Westphalian Dachsbracke have been found in Europe. They are currently recognized by the German Kennel Club, the FCI, and the United Kennel Club.
The Westphalian Dachsbracke is a scent hound. That means it uses its heightened sense of smell to find its prey. They are accomplished hunting dogs and have become very popular for this purpose. Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs have enough stamina so as to be able to follow a scent for very long distances. This then wears out the animal they are following, making it easier for the hunter to dispatch their prey.
Westphalian Dachsbracke dogs have very short legs and long bodies, making their proportions vastly different from most average dog breeds. They average a height of between 30 and 38 centimetres. They have short, loose fur. While they usually have a tri-coloured coat consisting of red, white and black, they can have other colours in their coats as well. The Westphalian Dachsbracke is the breed ancestor of the Swedish Drever dog breed. They look quite similar and even have a similar height.
