Austrian Black and Tan Hound
Temperament
Agreeable
[1]Documented history begins in the mid-19th century
The FCI standard describes the breed as a descendant of the Celtic Hound, while noting there is no definite authentic history before the mid-19th century, when controlled breeding began. The ancestry tradition and the documented period are distinct.
[1]A scenthound for mountains and open country
The FCI describes a dog suited to demanding work in mountains and hunting on flat country, especially giving tongue while hunting hare and tracking wounded game. It is medium-sized, long-cast and supple.
[1]Tan markings above the eyes
The coat is about 2 cm long, smooth, dense and close-lying with a silky sheen. The FCI standard specifies black with clearly defined light-to-dark fawn markings and requires two fawn points above the eyes.
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