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# The Styrian Coarse-haired Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Austria
A rustic, hardy Austrian scenthound built for mountain hunting.
Size MediumLife expectancy 10–14 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €500 – €800
[Find a breeder 3](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-styrian-coarse-haired-hound) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=styrian-coarse-haired-hound)
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 Good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Limited
Other pets Fair
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Very good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Remarkable endurance: He can work for a long time on demanding hunting terrain.
- Great robustness: His build and protective coat help him face bad weather.
- Attachment to the owner: He develops a strong bond with the person who guides him.
- Hunting abilities: He excels at giving voice on the trail and carrying out blood tracking.
- Strong hunting instinct: Chasing small animals requires reliable recall and constant vigilance.
- Demanding training: Its assertive temperament requires experience, consistency, and early socialization.
- High activity needs: Two long daily outings are recommended to meet its exercise needs.
- Apartment living not well suited: Its energy and its vocation as a scenthound require space and regular activities.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active hunters: Its natural abilities and endurance meet the demands of working in difficult terrain.
- Experienced handlers: A person used to hunting dogs will know how to manage its strong-willed temperament.
- Homes close to nature: An environment that allows long outings suits its need for exercise.
Not recommended for
- Beginner owners: Its training, socialization and recall require real experience.
- Sedentary people: A lack of long outings and activity would compromise its balance.
- Households with small animals: Its strong hunting instinct can make cohabitation delicate.
- Living exclusively in an apartment: This setting hardly meets its needs for movement and exploration.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
49 cmStyrian Coarse-haired Hound
- Height at the withers
- 45–53 cm
- Weight
- 18–20 kg
- Coat
- Medium-length, hard and rough
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Austria
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Styrian Coarse-haired Hound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The breed was developed in Styria, in south-eastern Austria, from 1870. Carl Peitinger, an industrialist from this region, crossed a Hanoverian Scenthound bitch with a rough-haired Istrian hound in order to combine the hunting qualities of these two breeds and to obtain a weather-resistant coat. The Brachet de Styrie à poil dur was officially recognised in Austria in 1889, then definitively recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale on 31 August 1954.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Medium-sized hunting dog, the Brachet de Styrie à poil dur has a balanced silhouette, well proportioned, muscular and agile. Its neck is strong, its back straight and broad, its loin moderately raised and its chest broad and well let down. The skull is slightly domed, the stop pronounced, the nose black and the muzzle robust and straight. Its jaws are scissor articulated. Its large ears lie flat against the cheeks and its brown eyes give it a stern expression without being aggressive. Its tail, thick at the base and of medium length, is carried in a slight sickle. Its red or pale yellow coat is hard, harsh, shorter on the head and forms a moustache; a white star may be present on the forechest.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
When hunting, this scenthound proves enthusiastic, determined and very hardy. He is at ease both in driving game while giving voice and in carrying out a blood tracking search in mountainous terrain. At home, he is very attached to his master and wary of strangers. He can live well with other dogs when he has been accustomed to it, but his pronounced hunting instinct calls for caution with small animals.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
The Brachet de Styrie à poil dur remains above all a hunting dog. It needs long outings, running and regular activities to maintain its balance. Two long daily outings are recommended. It can adapt to a companion role if its needs are respected and if it benefits from consistent handling from a young age. Apartment living suits it poorly and it is aimed more at an experienced owner, ideally active or a hunter.
Training
## Training and socialization
Its assertive temperament requires early, firm, consistent training without brutality. Careful socialization is necessary, especially toward other dogs and other animals. Recall must be worked on very early and maintained regularly in order to better control its chasing instinct and to limit incidents during outings.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Styrian Coarse-haired Hound
The purchase price varies depending on the kennel, the bloodline, the pedigree, the dog's age and its possible intended use for hunting. The rarity of the breed outside its country of origin can also reduce the available supply.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/styrian-coarse-haired-hound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Rustic and resilient, the Styrian Rough-haired Hound generally enjoys robust health. Its hard, harsh coat provides good protection against bad weather. No particular predisposition to any disease is reported for the breed, without this exempting it from regular veterinary follow-up.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/styrian-coarse-haired-hound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The diet must cover the needs of a medium-sized dog, hardy and often very active, while taking into account its age, its weight, its body condition and the intensity of its work. The ration must be reassessed when its activity level changes.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/styrian-coarse-haired-hound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The breed also bears the names Steirische Rauhhaarbracke and Styrian Coarse-haired Hound. It owes its creation to Carl Peitinger, who was looking for a scenthound capable of working effectively in the terrain of Styria while withstanding bad weather thanks to a protective coat.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Styrian Coarse-haired Hound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Styrian Coarse-haired Hound live in an apartment?
Apartment living suits him poorly. As an enduring hunting dog, he needs long daily outings, running and regular activities, with a living environment that allows him to satisfy his need for exercise.
### Is this breed suitable for a first-time owner?
It is rather intended for an experienced person. His strong-willed temperament, hunting instinct and the importance of recall require early, consistent training and attentive socialization.
### Does the Styrian Coarse-haired Hound get along with other animals?
He can get along well with other dogs if he is accustomed to them early. Living with small animals requires more caution due to his very pronounced hunting instinct.
## Find a Styrian Coarse-haired Hound breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Styrian Coarse-haired Hound breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Styrian Coarse-haired Hound breeders by country
[2 breeders of Styrian Coarse-haired Hound in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-styrian-coarse-haired-hound/austria) [1 breeder of Styrian Coarse-haired Hound in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-styrian-coarse-haired-hound/germany)
[All breeders of Styrian Coarse-haired Hound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-styrian-coarse-haired-hound)
## Ready to welcome a Styrian Coarse-haired Hound?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-styrian-coarse-haired-hound)
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