FCI #299 · Group 6

German Hound (FCI #299)

German Hound is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 299, Group 6: Scent Hounds and Related Breeds). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 1997-06-24.

FCI #299Group 6: Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sangStatus: definitive
German Hound — Key Facts
Breed NameGerman Hound (German Hound)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #299
Group / CategoryGroup 6 — Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sang
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date1997-06-24
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #299 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #299

German Hound — Standard & Care

Endurance tracking and pack-hunting scent hounds with specialized olfactory drive and vocal communication.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 299 specification.

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Multilingual Nomenclature — German Hound

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)German Hound, Deutsche Bracke
Español (ES)German Hound, Deutsche Bracke
Deutsch (DE)German Hound, Deutsche Bracke
Français (FR)German Hound, Deutsche Bracke
Português (PT-BR)German Hound, Deutsche Bracke
FAQ

FAQ — German Hound

What is the official FCI standard number for German Hound?

German Hound (German Hound) is registered under FCI Standard #299 in Group 6 (Groupe 6 — Chiens courants et chiens de recherche au sang), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official German Hound breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/fr/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Sources Officielles et Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

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