Tyrolean Hound
About the Tyrolean Hound
Temperament
Physical Characteristics
| Size Category | Medium (25-50 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Height | 16-20" |
| Weight | 33-48 lbs |
| Coat Type | Double |
| Coat Length | Medium |
| Colors | |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Care Requirements
Exercise Needs
High (60-90 min/day)
60 minutes per day recommended
Grooming
Moderate - Weekly
Mental Stimulation
★★★★★Needs plenty of mental challenges
Drooling
★★★★★Living Conditions
Cost of Ownership
| Purchase Price | $600-$1,200 |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1,100/year |
Costs vary based on location, breeder, and individual needs. Annual costs include food, veterinary care, grooming, and supplies.
Health Considerations
Like all breeds, Tyrolean Hounds may be prone to certain health conditions:
Regular veterinary check-ups and proper care can help prevent or manage many health issues.
Best For
- Families with Children
- Active Owners
May Not Be Ideal For
- Apartment Living
- Long Work Hours Away
- Sedentary Lifestyles
Guides for your Tyrolean Hound
The story behind the Tyrolean Hound
The Tyrolean Hound comes from the Tyrol region of Austria and the surrounding alpine countries, where hunters needed a hound able to work steep, forested and often snowy terrain, both driving game and tracking wounded animals. It belongs to the family of central European bracken hounds descended from older Austrian and Celtic hound stock, and it is often described as having been favoured by Tyrolean nobility in earlier centuries. Systematic breeding began in the nineteenth century, and a standard was established around the turn of the twentieth century, with a smaller variety later discontinued so that only the larger form remains. International recognition followed. The breed is still used for its original purpose in Austria and neighbouring alpine regions, where working tests form part of breeding requirements, and it is very seldom seen elsewhere or kept purely as a companion.
Originally bred for: Alpine scenthound, wounded game tracker, hare and fox hunter. You can trace how working roles shaped today’s breeds across our dog guides.
Feeding a Tyrolean Hound
A complete diet matched to workload suits this hardy hound, increased during hunting season and in cold weather, then reduced when activity drops to prevent gain. Two calm meals with rest either side suit a deep-chested dog working steep ground.
Watch for: No breed-typical food intolerance is documented. Field-working hounds often develop upsets from scavenging rather than from their diet, and drop ears predispose to moisture-related inflammation. Persistent problems should be assessed by a vet before food is blamed.
Mealtime extras: training treats worth keeping in your pocket. Everything else lives in our dog nutrition and feeding hub.
Living with a Tyrolean Hound
Day to day, the basics matter most: how much exercise your dog needs, how often to get out for a walk, and how much sleep is normal.
For play and enrichment, browse our favorite dog toys and interactive toys for rainy days.
Gear that fits the breed makes life easier: a well-sized dog bed, a properly sized crate.
Raising a puppy? Work through crate training and the teething timeline — or see how old your dog is in human years with our dog age calculator.