Dachsbrake is a mountain hunting dog. Originally, it was bred in the mountainous regions near the German-Czech border. The dachsbrake looks like a medium-sized dachshund but has longer legs. It has an exceptional sense of smell. It is used to hunt hare, fox, deer, and wild boar. There are three types of Dachsbrake. The Westphalian, the smallest and the rarest, has a short white coat and stands from 12 to 14 inches (30 to 35 centimeters) tall. The Montano-Alpine and the Erz Mountain dogs stand from 13 to 161/2 inches (34 to 42 centimeters) tall. They have short black, brown, or chestnut coats.
