Longevity
Life expectancy
With an adapted lifestyle, regular activity and preventive veterinary follow-up, this scenthound can generally live between 12 and 14 years.
Build
A robust breed?
Its strong build, endurance and double coat make it a robust dog, designed to operate sustainably on forest and mountainous terrain.
Watch points
What to watch for
Even in the absence of any known particular predisposition, regular monitoring remains necessary, especially after outings in a natural environment.
Hip dysplasia : Like many dogs, the Tyrolean Hound may have a joint malformation that promotes pain and osteoarthritis, especially in cases of overweight.
Eye conditions : An ophthalmological examination of breeding dogs and monitoring for tearing or vision issues remain useful.
Otitis and skin allergies : Itching, redness, or dirty ears must be checked, especially if the dog works in dense cover.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
Its dense undercoat offers it fairly good protection against cold and bad weather. In hot periods, activity must be adapted and intense efforts avoided during the hottest hours.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Its high need for activity helps maintain its physical condition, but the ration must remain proportionate to its level of work in order to avoid any weight gain.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Inspect the ears after each outing in the forest.
- Check the skin, coat and paw pads after returning from activities.
- Maintain parasite prevention adapted to the environments frequented.
- Schedule a regular preventive veterinary check-up.
Vaccination
Tyrolean Hound vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Tyrolean Hound? Like all dogs, the Tyrolean Hound receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for Tyrolean Hound is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Tyrolean Hound vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your Tyrolean Hound?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Tyrolean Hound
Regular veterinary check-ups, monitoring of the ears, skin, paw pads and joints, as well as parasite prevention adapted to outings in the forest are recommended.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
