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# The German Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Germany
Robust and enduring German scenthound, it combines a passion for hunting, loyalty and gentleness with the family.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €700 – €900
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The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Endurance: He can cover long distances and accompany a very active owner.
- Loyalty: He develops a sincere attachment to his owner and his family.
- Robustness: His hardy build comes with generally solid health.
- Easy maintenance: His short coat mainly requires weekly brushing.
- Demanding recall: Its hunting instinct may lead it to follow a trail despite being called.
- High exercise needs: Long daily outings are essential to its balance.
- Limited docility: Its training requires patience, consistency and experience.
- Sensitive ears: Their shape promotes ear infections without regular monitoring.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Responsible hunters: Its qualities as a scenthound and its endurance are suited to work in the field.
- Sporty owners: It enjoys long and regular outdoor activities.
- Homes with space: A rural and secure environment allows it to better express its needs.
Not recommended for
- Sedentary people: Its daily need for exercise is incompatible with a low-activity lifestyle.
- Very novice owners: Its independence and chase instinct make training more difficult.
- Households without time for outings: Simple short walks are not enough to preserve its balance.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
47 cmGerman Hound
- Height at the withers
- 40–53 cm
- Weight
- 15–20 kg
- Coat
- Short, hard and dense
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Germany
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the German Hound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The German Hound comes from the fusion, at the end of the 19th century, of the Westphalian Hound with various varieties of Steinbracken. Founded in 1886, the Deutschen Bracken Club brought together the hounds of north-west Germany and helped to structure the breed. This one remains little widespread outside its region of origin and remains mainly used as a hunting dog. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognized it definitively on 28 January 1964.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Of medium size, the German Brachet has a light but solid silhouette. Its head is long, lean and slightly rounded at the level of the skull, with a little-marked stop and dark eyes with a gentle expression. Its fairly long and wide ears end in a rounded shape. The neck is moderately long and strong, the chest high, the ribcage long and the abdomen slightly tucked up. Its long tail, not very thick, carries a more abundant coat. The red to fawn coat combines a black mantle and white markings. The hair is short, harsh and very dense, including under the belly, with a slight brush under the tail and breeches on the thighs.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Passionate about hunting hare, roe deer and fox, the Brachet Allemand is gentle, affectionate, loyal and friendly with its family. It generally enjoys the company of children and knows how to be playful. Its independent temperament and relative obedience nevertheless require a consistent owner. It has strong energy and retains the instincts of a scenthound selected to work over long distances.
Playful Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
This dog needs to run and explore every day to maintain its physical and mental balance. It prefers wide open spaces, the countryside and areas where it can express its abilities as a scenthound. Apartment living remains possible only with long daily outings, plenty of attention and sustained activity. Its chasing instinct requires securing walks and outdoor spaces.
Training
## Training and socialization
Training must start early and combine firmness, gentleness and consistency. Recall, socialization and basic rules are priorities, notably due to the hunting instinct and limited docility. Short, regular and motivating sessions make it possible to better channel its energy. For hunting use, specific training must be progressive and rigorous.
Budget
## Price and budget for the German Hound
The purchase price varies depending on the kennel, the lineage, compliance with the standard, health guarantees and the dog's intended use, notably companionship or hunting. The annual maintenance budget indicated by the reference is between 1 150 and 1 250 euros.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/german-hound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Rustic and of robust constitution, the German Brachet generally enjoys good health. The shape of its drooping ears nevertheless requires regular monitoring, as it can promote moisture, infections and ear infections.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/german-hound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The German Brachet needs a complete, balanced diet adjusted to its age, weight and activity level. Its ration must change between hunting, training and rest periods.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/german-hound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The German Brachet is also known under the names Deutsche Bracke and German Hound. Not very common outside Germany, it belongs to FCI group 6, that of scenthounds, tracking dogs and related breeds. The breed is also recognized by the AKC, the Kennel Club and the UKC.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the German Hound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the German Hound live in an apartment?
Yes, but only if its high exercise needs are fully met through long daily outings. A house with a large secure outdoor space is better suited to its scent hound temperament.
### Is the German Hound suitable as a first dog?
It can be affectionate and loyal, but its independence, hunting instinct, and limited obedience require early and consistent training. It is better suited to an experienced and active owner.
### Does the German Hound get along with children?
It is generally gentle, friendly, and playful with children when properly socialized. As with any dog, interactions should remain supervised by an adult.
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