Alpine Dachsbracke vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie vs Ariege Pointer – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Alpine Dachsbracke	Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie	Ariege Pointer
Origins	Austria	France	France
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	320	528	414
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Other Names	Alpenlandischer Dachsbracke, Alpenländische Dachsbracke, Alpenlandische Dachsbracke, Basset des Alpes, Alpine Basset Hound	Anglo-French Hound	Braque de l’Ariège, Ariege Pointing Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Leash (scent) Hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	No set	No set
Price	$500-$700	$700-$900	$600-$800

General Appearance - Alpine Dachsbracke vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie vs Ariege Pointer

Size	Small	Medium	Large
Weight	33 - 40 pounds (15 - 18 kg)	30-45 lbs (13,5-20 kg)	25–30 kg
Avg. Weight	36,5 pounds (16,5 kg)	37,5 lbs (16,75 kg)	25–30 kg
Height	13 - 16.5 inches (34 - 42 cm)	19-22 inches (48-54 cm)	Male: 24–26 inches (60–67 cm), Female: 22–26 inches (56–65 cm)
Avg. Height	14,75 inches (38 cm)	20,5 inches (51 cm)	Male: 24–26 inches (60–67 cm), Female: 22–26 inches (56–65 cm)

Hair & Care - Alpine Dachsbracke vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie vs Ariege Pointer

Coat	Dense Smooth Thick	Dense Smooth	Fine
Colors	Dark deer red	Orange White Black	Brown White Orange Fawn ticked Fawn Brown ticked
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Alpine Dachsbracke doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Ariege Pointer requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Alpine Dachsbrackes shed none to minimal.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are low shedders.	Ariege Pointers are low shedders.

Characteristics - Alpine Dachsbracke vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie vs Ariege Pointer

Temperament	Brave Fearless Loyal Intelligent	Energetic Hunting Social Affectionate Loyal	Docile Independent Robust Energetic Quick Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Alpine Dachsbracke's has great intelligence.	Smart: Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Ariege Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Alpine Dachsbrackes are easy to train.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are quite easy to train.	Ariege Pointers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Alpine Dachsbrackes, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a playful breed.	The Ariege Pointer is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Alpine Dachsbrackes have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Ariege Pointers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Alpine Dachsbrackes are highly affectionate dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Ariege Pointers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Alpine Dachsbrackes are a social breed.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are a social breed.	Ariege Pointers are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Alpine Dachsbracke barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a vocal breed.	High: The Ariege Pointer is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Alpine Dachsbrackes are good watchdogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are good watchdogs.	Ariege Pointers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Alpine Dachsbrackes are average defenders.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are average defenders.	Ariege Pointers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Alpine Dachsbracke has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Ariege Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Alpine Dachsbrackes have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Ariege Pointers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Alpine Dachsbrackes have average wanderlust potential.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have average wanderlust potential.	Ariege Pointers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Alpine Dachsbrackes have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Ariege Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Alpine Dachsbrackes are apartment-friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Ariege Pointers are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Alpine Dachsbrackes adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Ariege Pointers don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Alpine Dachsbrackes do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Ariege Pointers do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Alpine Dachsbracke vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie vs Ariege Pointer

Stranger Friendly	Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are stranger friendly dogs.	Ariege Pointers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are very kid-friendly dogs.	Ariege Pointers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Alpine Dachsbrackes are average friendly towards cats.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are not cat-friendly dogs.	Ariege Pointers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are very dog-friendly dogs.	Ariege Pointers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Alpine Dachsbracke is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Ariege Pointer is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the best breed for elderly people.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Ariege Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Alpine Dachsbrackes are generally with other pets.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Ariege Pointers are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Alpine Dachsbrackes are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Ariege Pointers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Alpine Dachsbracke breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Ariege Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Alpine Dachsbracke vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie vs Ariege Pointer

Health Issues	The Alpine Dachsbracke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Ariege Pointer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Drug Sensitivity Ear Infections Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation	Bloat Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Work-related Injuries	No set
Life Expectancy	12-13 years	12-15 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Alpine Dachsbrackes are high energy dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are high energy dogs.	Ariege Pointers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Alpine Dachsbrackes have an average exercise need.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries need a lot of exercises.	Ariege Pointers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Alpine Dachsbrackes don't need too much sleep.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries don't need too much sleep.	Ariege Pointers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Alpine Dachsbracke breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Alpine Dachsbracke can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Alpine Dachsbracke has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Ariege Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Alpine Dachsbracke is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is an average drooler.	The Ariege Pointer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Alpine Dachsbracke vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie vs Ariege Pointer

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	4-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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