WESTPHALIAN DACHSBRACKE
Dog Breed Name: Westphalian Dachsbracke, Westphalische Dachsbracke,
Westphalian, Dachsbracke, Short legged Scenthound
Description: The Westphalian Dachsbracke is a small, short legged
scenthound, a breed of dog originating in Westphalia, a region of
Germany. Also called the Westphalische Dachsbracke. Smaller version of
the Deutsche Bracke.
History: The Westphalian Dachsbracke was first called a variety of
German Hound around 1886. It wasn't recognized by the German Kennel Club
until 1935.
Height: 12 to 15 inches high at the withers. On average
Weight: Varies
Living Condition: The Westphalian Dachsbracke needs a fenced yard or
plenty of room to play fetch and run. Not ideal for an apartment
setting.
Exercise Required: The Westphalian Dachsbracke needs it's share of
exercise. Daily if possible, including walks and runs.
Life Expectancy: 11-15 years on average
Litter Size: 2-4 puppies per litter on average
Origin: The Westphalian Dachsbracke comes from Germany.
Group: Scent Hound group
Recognized Registries: At last check the the registries below recognize
the Westphalian Dachsbracke dog breed and you can aquire puppy papers
for your litter with them.
GKC= German Kennel Club as well as the FCI
If you can't find a local breeder in your area don't worry, many breeders are using the major airlines like American, Delta, Continental and Northwest airlines for shipping their puppies.
At this time the airlines will ship puppies to the following States: Alabama AL - Alaska AK - Arizona AZ - Arkansas AR - California CA - Colorado CO - Connecticut CT - Delaware DE - Florida FL - Georgia GA - Hawaii HI - Idaho ID - Illinois IL - Indiana IN - Iowa IA - Kansas KS - Kentucky KY - Louisiana LA - Maine ME - Maryland MD - Massachusetts MA - Michigan MI - Minnesota MN - Mississippi MS - Missouri MO - Montana MT - Nebraska NE - Nevada NV - New Hampshire NH - New Jersey NJ - New Mexico NM - New York NY - North Carolina NC - North Dakota ND - Ohio OH - Oklahoma OK - Oregon OR - Pennsylvania PA - Rhode Island RI - South Carolina SC - South Dakota SD - Tennessee TN - Texas TX - Utah UT - Vermont VT - Virginia VA - Washington WA - Washington, D.C. - West Virginia WV - Wisconsin WI - Wyoming WY - Hawaii HI.
