Brandl Bracke
Loyal, energetic, and highly intelligent, this breed thrives on activity and strong bonds with its family. Known for keen scenting abilities and a calm, affectionate temperament.
Breed Characteristics
Average sizes and life expectancy of the breed.
HEIGHT
50–56 cm (male)
48–54 cm (female)
WEIGHT
18–27 kg (male)
16–25 kg (female)
LIFE EXPECTANCY
12–14 years
Brandl Bracke: Breed snapshot
Everything you need to know about this beloved breed at a glance
Key Breed Characteristics
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
Species
Canis lupus familiaris
Diet
Omnivore
"A Brandl Bracke isn't just a pet — they're a loyal companion, a playful friend, and a loving family member all in one."
Temperament & personality
Understanding Brandl Bracke's temperament is key to knowing if they're the right match for your lifestyle.
Personality Overview
The Brandl Bracke is known for being loyal, even-tempered, and gentle, often forming strong bonds with family members while remaining reserved with strangers.
Key Personality Traits
Generally sociable with family and familiar people
Quick to learn and eager to work
Very active, needs regular, vigorous exercise
Enjoys play, but prefers purposeful activity
Adjusts moderately to new environments and routines
Strengths
- Strong scent-tracking ability
- Loyal to family members
- High stamina for active pursuits
- Generally good with children
- Adaptable to varied environments
Challenges
- Needs significant daily exercise
- Can be independent-minded during training
- Prone to chasing small animals
- May become bored without mental stimulation
- Requires regular grooming for dense coat
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Intelligence & exercise needs
Brandl Brackes are both highly intelligent and energetic, requiring mental and physical stimulation to thrive.
🧠 Intelligence & training
Trainability
Learns with consistency
Overall rating
This breed is intelligent and quick to learn, responding well to consistent, positive training methods, though they may show some independence typical of scent hounds.
Trainable Tasks:
🏃 Exercise & energy levels
Daily Exercise
60–90 minutes daily
recommended per day
The Brandl Bracke has high energy and requires substantial daily exercise, including long walks and mentally stimulating activities, to remain healthy and prevent boredom-related behaviors.
Recommended Activities:
Is this breed right for you?
Brandl Brackes are versatile dogs that adapt well to many lifestyles, but they're not the perfect match for everyone. Here's a quick guide to help you determine if a Brandl Bracke would fit well in your home.
First-time Owner
Needs consistent training and handling, not suited to novices
Apartment Living
Needs space and regular exercise, dislikes confined environments
Active Lifestyle
Thrives with active people and enjoys challenging outdoor activities
Kids
Gentle but may be too energetic for small children
Multiple Pets
Usually gets along with other dogs if socialized early
Being Left Alone
Dislikes being left alone and may develop behavior problems
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