Schweizer Laufhund vs Austrian Black and Tan Hound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Schweizer Laufhund	Austrian Black and Tan Hound
Origins	Switzerland	Austria
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	454	422
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Other Names	Swiss Laufhund, Chien Courant Suisse, Schweizer Laufhund, Swiss Hound	Österreichische Glatthaarige, Bracke, Austrian Smooth-haired Hound, Brandlbracke
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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 Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set
Price	Unknown	$400-$600

General Appearance - Schweizer Laufhund vs Austrian Black and Tan Hound

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	33–49 pounds (15–22 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	33–49 pounds (15–22 kg)
Height	Male: 20-24 inches (51-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 22 inches (55.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm)

Hair & Care - Schweizer Laufhund vs Austrian Black and Tan Hound

Coat	Smooth Dense	Smooth Dense
Colors	White & Black Patches Black Saddle & Tan Markings	Fawn Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Schweizer Laufhund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Austrian Black and Tan Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Schweizer Laufhunds shed moderately.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Schweizer Laufhund vs Austrian Black and Tan Hound

Temperament	Affectionate Gentle Friendly Tolerant Alert	Agreeable Good-natured Elegant Keen
Intelligent Rank	Average: Schweizer Laufhund's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Austrian Black and Tan Hound's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Schweizer Laufhunds aren't famous for their trainability.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Schweizer Laufhund is a playful breed.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Schweizer Laufhunds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Schweizer Laufhunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Schweizer Laufhunds are a social breed.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are a social breed.
Barking	Average to high: The Schweizer Laufhund is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Austrian Black and Tan Hound rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Schweizer Laufhunds are one of the best watchdogs.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are not the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Schweizer Laufhunds are average defenders.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Schweizer Laufhund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Austrian Black and Tan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Schweizer Laufhunds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Schweizer Laufhund is strong enough to escape from home.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Schweizer Laufhunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Schweizer Laufhunds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Schweizer Laufhunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Schweizer Laufhunds 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.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds 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.

Good With - Schweizer Laufhund vs Austrian Black and Tan Hound

Stranger Friendly	Schweizer Laufhunds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Schweizer Laufhunds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Schweizer Laufhunds are cat-friendly dogs.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Schweizer Laufhunds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	Yes Schweizer Laufhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes Austrian Black and Tan Hound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Schweizer Laufhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Schweizer Laufhunds are usually friendly towards other pets.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Schweizer Laufhunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Schweizer Laufhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Austrian Black and Tan Hound 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.

Health Factors - Schweizer Laufhund vs Austrian Black and Tan Hound

Health Issues	Schweizer Laufhunds are commonly healthy dogs.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Cataracts Demodectic Mange Ear Infections Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	11-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Schweizer Laufhunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Schweizer Laufhunds exercise need is minimal.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Schweizer Laufhunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Austrian Black and Tan Hounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Austrian Black and Tan Hound breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Schweizer Laufhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Austrian Black and Tan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Schweizer Laufhund is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Austrian Black and Tan Hound is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Schweizer Laufhund vs Austrian Black and Tan Hound

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	5-7 puppies	3-5 puppies
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