The Alpine Dachsbracke was bred to track wounded deer as well as boar, hare, and fox.

Being very sturdy, the Alpine Dachsbracke is visibly robust and has a big boned structure.

Preferred colors in competition are dark deer red with or without black hairs lightly interspersed.

Used effectively to track wounded deer, this breed could work even in harsh terrain and high altitude.

During the 1880s, Alpine Dachsbrackes accompanied Crown Prince Rudolf of Habsburg on hunting trips to Egypt and Turkey.