Tyrolean Hound vs Braque du Bourbonnais - Breed Comparison

Tyrolean Hound vs Braque du Bourbonnais - Breed ComparisonBraque du Bourbonnais is originated from France but Tyrolean Hound is originated from Austria. Braque du Bourbonnais may grow 7 cm / 3 inches higher than Tyrolean Hound. Both Braque du Bourbonnais and Tyrolean Hound are having almost same weight. Both Braque du Bourbonnais and Tyrolean Hound has almost same life span. Both Braque du Bourbonnais and Tyrolean Hound has almost same litter size. Both Braque du Bourbonnais and Tyrolean Hound requires Low Maintenance.

Basic Information

Group:
Gun dog
Gun dog
undefined
France
Austria
Height Male:
51 - 57 cm
20 - 23 inches
43 - 50 cm
16 - 20 inches
Height Female:
49 - 56 cm
19 - 23 inches
43 - 50 cm
16 - 20 inches
Weight Male:
18 - 25 kg
39 - 56 pounds
20 - 27 kg
44 - 60 pounds
Weight Female:
16 - 22 kg
35 - 49 pounds
20 - 27 kg
44 - 60 pounds
Life Span:
10 - 12 Years
12 - 14 Years
Litter Size:
3 - 6
6 - 8
Size:
Medium
Medium
Other Names:
Bourbonnais Pointer • Bourbonnais Pointing Dog • French Pointing Dog • French Pointer • Braques Francaises • Braque Bourbonnais
Tyroler Bracke
Colors Available:
White, with fine brown or fawn ticking
tan, Red, black or tri-colored
Coat:
fine, short, dense
Short and smooth
Shedding:
Constant
Temperament:
Affectionate, Alert, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet
Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Courageous, Curious, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Lively, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Protective, Quiet, Responsive, Social, Stubborn, Territorial
Grooming:
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Trainability:
Easy
Easy
Hypoallergenic:
No
No
Kids Friendly:
Yes
Yes
New Owners Friendly:
Yes
Yes

History

braque du bourbonnaisThe Braque du Bourbonnais is an ancient breed, seen in the 15th century in France in the province of Bourbonnais. He became extremely popular with hunters by the 1800’s as a good pointer. He has become very popular in the United States and all of North America. There are often more puppies born in the U.S. than in France. The British call this breed the Bourbonnais Pointing Dog.

As with so many European hunting and working dogs, the Braque du Bourbonnais almost disappeared following World War I but was saved by the first breed club, established in 1925. Then following World War II, they were again in danger as the club dissolved and birth rates among the breed decreased drastically.

Actually, there were no dogs at all in the French registry between 1963 and 1973. This was attributed to the fact that the registry put more emphasis on the secondary characteristics such as color, length of tail) instead of the hunting characteristics. Because of this some hunter-breeders vowed to bring the real Braque du Bourbonnais back.

Michel Comte took on this task in 1970 but could not find any dogs with pure Bourbonnais blood. So, he took missed breed with characteristics like the Bourbonnais and inbred several litters until he had a dog he was satisfied with. He registered this dog with the LOF in 1973-75. Seeing this several other breeders got into the act and they successfully brought the breed back.

Michel became president of the new Club du Braque du Bourbonnais in 1981 and remained so until 2001. During this time the breed excelled at field trials and was first sent to the U.S. in 1988. The breed is now thriving in both Europe and North America.

tyrolean houndThe Tyrolean Hound, also known as Tyroker Bracke or Tiroler Bracke originates from Tyrol, Austria. It seems the dog was developed in the late 1800s for hunting.

The first standard for the breed was published in 1896.

This is a scenthound that is thought to have descended from Celtic Hounds, Foxhounds and Bloodhounds in the late 1800s.

The dog is a member of the FCI’s scent hound group. The dog was recognized as its own breed in 1908, and in 2006 it was recognized by the United Kennel Club.

Description

braque du bourbonnais puppy - descriptionThis is an elegant breed with a medium sized, muscular bod and a round head. The nose will be the color of the coat and the muzzle is cone shaped with a wide base. He has large dark or hazel eyes, again depending on the color of the coat. The ears can drop below the throat and the neck is very muscular. He has a deep, wide chest and straight, muscular legs. The coat can come in two colors – liver and fawn – and ticked or spotted. They have a typical short pointer type tail.

tyrolean hound puppy - descriptionThe Tyrolean Hound is a medium-sized to large dog. He stands at roughly between 43 to 50cm in height and can weigh between 20 and 27kg.

He is muscular, lean and compact. The double coat is short and smooth and can be red, tan, black or tri-colored. The ears are high set, are broad, floppy and long. The tail is long and is carried high.

Temperament:

Independent and intelligent the Tyrolean Hound is a hardworking dog, loving to be active. He has all the characteristics of a great pet and companion – loving, lively, intelligent, independent, easily trained and protective.

He’s the kind of dog that would suit a home with a large garden as opposed to living in the city. He is wary of strangers and has a loud bark to warn you of intruders. He has a friendly nature with his human family and makes a good playmate for children.

Characteristics

braque du bourbonnais dog - characteristicsThe Braque du Bourbonnais is a gentle, calm dog. He is affectionate and kind when off the job but intelligent, adaptable and serious when hunting. They are intense when learning or hunting and they will learn quickly. They are good with other dogs.

tyrolean hound dog - characteristicsThe Tyrolean Hound is a keen hunting dog loving to be outdoors and active, requiring large grounds to be happy.

Once he comes indoors he is able to settle down with his human family and have some quiet time with them.

He is loyal and loving, but you are going to have to be prepared for an active lifestyle with this skilled hunting dog of yours.

Health Problems

This medium sized pointer can suffer from:

Hip Dysplasia – can be tested

braque du bourbonnais puppies - health problemsEntropion - both of these are issues with eyelashes turning inward or outward and both can

Ectropion - injure the eye

Pulmonic Stenosis of the heart – valve doesn’t open

tyrolean hound puppies - health problemsBecause these dogs put everything into their hunting, injuries related to hunting can sometimes plague this energetic dog.

Apart from that, he is robust and can live to be 12 – 14 years of age. There are one or two common dog illnesses to look out for with this dog such as hip dysplasia or ear infections.

Ear infections:

The large, floppy ears of the Tyrolean Hound are prone to ear infections. Unlike with dogs that have erect ears, these dogs don’t have their inner ears aired and the dampness, wax and dirt cause bacteria to build up which ultimately leads to an ear infection.

Hip Dysplasia:

The hip joint forms abnormally, leading to chronic wear and tear together with inflammation. Sometimes the dog will squeal when he gets touched around his hips. The condition can worsen and sometimes the dog even becomes lame. He will need to get to the vet for something to control pain.

Caring The Pet

Feeding

braque du bourbonnais dogs - caringThis breed is prone to weight gain and obesity. Be careful not to overfeed them. Don’t free feed them but give them 2-3 smaller meals per day.

Health issues

Hip Dysplasia – can cause lameness and arthritis

Entropion - both of these are issues with eyelashes turning inward or outward and both can

Ectropion - injure the eye

Pulmonic Stenosis of the heart- minor will have no symptoms but eventually the heart will not be able to function efficiently and could lead to congestive heart failure.

Exercise and games

The Braque du Bourbonnais needs at least a minimum amount of exercise daily , especially if he is not used for hunting. A fenced backyard for playtime would be perfect but long walks will work. He likes to learn tricks, play ball or hide and seek. Outside activities could include hiking, swimming, agility, retrieving, rally and obedience trials, along with the usual field trials.

Grooming:

tyrolean hound dogs - caringHe has a short coat and will simply require a brush twice a week. Because of the fairly large, floppy ears, he will need to have the inside of his ears checked for redness and the possibility of an ear infection.

Exercise:

This dog has always been used to plenty of exercise. He won’t adapt to life in the city on a tiny property. The ideal place for this dog is on a large property, preferably a farm.

Walks, hikes, swimming, ball games, hide and seek – he is a dog that can’t seem to get enough action – he wants to be in on all the action. He is intelligent and will also need mental stimulation.

Diet:

If you were to buy your lean Tyrolean Hound some commercially manufactured food, you’d buy him food that was made for high energy dogs. You’d certainly want to make sure the food is of a high quality, packed with vitamins and minerals and natural ingredients.

He would also love some home-made food too. Raw meat occasionally would do him the world of good. This sort of food needs to be plain and simple such as boiled chicken, brown rice and vegetables.

Dogs should never be without a constant supply of fresh, cool water.

Provide your pet with a nice, warm, dry, quiet sleeping place.

Have the vet check him over if he is ill. Make sure his vaccines are up to date.

Comparison with other breeds

  1. Braque du Bourbonnais vs English Bulldog - Breed Comparison
  2. Braque du Bourbonnais vs German Shepherd - Breed Comparison
  3. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Golden Retriever - Breed Comparison
  4. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Labrador Retriever - Breed Comparison
  5. Braque du Bourbonnais vs West Highland White Terrier - Breed Comparison
  6. Braque du Bourbonnais vs French Bulldog - Breed Comparison
  7. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Beagle - Breed Comparison
  8. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Comparison
  9. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Poodle - Breed Comparison
  10. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Rottweiler - Breed Comparison
  11. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Boxer - Breed Comparison
  12. Braque du Bourbonnais vs English Pointer - Breed Comparison
  13. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Siberian Husky - Breed Comparison
  14. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Doberman Pinscher - Breed Comparison
  15. Braque du Bourbonnais vs American Bully - Breed Comparison
  16. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Abruzzenhund - Breed Comparison
  17. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison
  18. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Afghan Hound - Breed Comparison
  19. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Aidi - Breed Comparison
  20. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Airedale Terrier - Breed Comparison
  21. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Akbash Dog - Breed Comparison
  22. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Akita - Breed Comparison
  23. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Africanis - Breed Comparison
  24. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Askal - Breed Comparison
  25. Braque du Bourbonnais vs Atlas Terrier - Breed Comparison
  26. Tyrolean Hound vs English Bulldog - Breed Comparison
  27. Tyrolean Hound vs German Shepherd - Breed Comparison
  28. Tyrolean Hound vs Golden Retriever - Breed Comparison
  29. Tyrolean Hound vs Labrador Retriever - Breed Comparison
  30. Tyrolean Hound vs West Highland White Terrier - Breed Comparison
  31. Tyrolean Hound vs French Bulldog - Breed Comparison
  32. Tyrolean Hound vs Beagle - Breed Comparison
  33. Tyrolean Hound vs Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Comparison
  34. Tyrolean Hound vs Poodle - Breed Comparison
  35. Tyrolean Hound vs Rottweiler - Breed Comparison
  36. Tyrolean Hound vs Boxer - Breed Comparison
  37. Tyrolean Hound vs English Pointer - Breed Comparison
  38. Tyrolean Hound vs Siberian Husky - Breed Comparison
  39. Tyrolean Hound vs Doberman Pinscher - Breed Comparison
  40. Tyrolean Hound vs American Bully - Breed Comparison
  41. Tyrolean Hound vs Abruzzenhund - Breed Comparison
  42. Tyrolean Hound vs Affenpinscher - Breed Comparison
  43. Tyrolean Hound vs Afghan Hound - Breed Comparison
  44. Tyrolean Hound vs Aidi - Breed Comparison
  45. Tyrolean Hound vs Airedale Terrier - Breed Comparison
  46. Tyrolean Hound vs Akbash Dog - Breed Comparison
  47. Tyrolean Hound vs Akita - Breed Comparison
  48. Tyrolean Hound vs Africanis - Breed Comparison
  49. Tyrolean Hound vs Askal - Breed Comparison
  50. Tyrolean Hound vs Atlas Terrier - Breed Comparison