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The
Stenbracke can be identified immediately by its typical white stains in
the head, chest, paws and tip of the line. it is a hunt dog and German
scanner that it is used for the smallest hunt. Less common than others
inside the group of the bracos, it is one of several old Hounds of
similar type that existed previously in Germany. The Society of German
Hounds established a brief standard for the Steinbracke in 1955 that was
accepted by the FCI. He/she has a certain resemblance with the
Dachsbracke of Westphalia, but the paws are longer and the squarest
silhouette. Their mantel is hard, very dense and always tri-colored.
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Head 
Long and narrow, with skull slightly arched. Eyes: Medium size and light
in color. Ears: Long, rounded and hanging close to head. Muzzle *
Long and narrow. Nose * Black and self-colored according to
coat.
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| Movemen
Quick, yet well
balanced movements. Temperament: Fearless, loyal, and willing to please.
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| Chest
Deep, reaching below the level of elbows, with a long ribcage and well
sprung ribs. Body * Back slightly arched, with croup
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| OTHER
NAMES German
Hound, Deutsche Sauerlandbracke
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| Legs
Forelegs
are long, straight and clean. Hind legs are full and well muscled, with
hocks well bent. Feet * Strong and long, with close toes. Tail: Thin and
long.
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| Bite
Scissor
or level. Neck: Medium length and very strong. slightly falling.
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| COAT
Short,
smooth, hard and dense
COLOR * Tricolor; tan with black saddle; white limited toblaze, neck ring, chest and belly, feet, and tail tip
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| Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should
be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Note
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| COUNTRY
Germany HEIGHT * 16-21 inches
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