The Brazilian Tracker, also known as the Brazilian Tracking Dog, is a Brazilian breed developed primarily for its exceptional tracking and searching skills. Used by hunters to find injured game, it is also a major asset in search and rescue missions due to its highly developed nose and endurance.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Brazil
- Type: Search and tracking dog
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 25-40 kg
- Female: 20-35 kg
- Height:
- Male: 55-65 cm
- Female: 50-60 cm
- Life expectancy: 10-14 years
- Exercise needs: 1 to 1.5 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Suitable for apartment living only if frequent exercise and mental enrichment are provided)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Very good with children, but requires supervision, especially with young kids)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can be a bit reserved with other animals, but generally sociable if well socialized)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can be reserved but not aggressive, needs early socialization)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Can adapt, but an outdoor space to run and mental stimulation are necessary to prevent boredom)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Moderate maintenance, its short and dense coat requires weekly brushing to remove dead hair)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Moderate cost, mainly for food, accessories, and veterinary care)
- Care frequency:
- Grooming: Weekly brushing is recommended, more often during shedding.
- Exercise: Needs regular physical activity to stimulate both body and mind. It can be an energetic dog if its needs are not met.
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 1000-2000 €
- Coût annuel moyen (vétérinaire, accessoires, alimentation) :
🏡 Important note
The Brazilian Tracker is a very active and intelligent dog, ideal for owners who engage in search activities or have an active lifestyle. It is also very attached to its owner and requires regular physical and mental stimulation to avoid any destructive behavior. Although it is capable of living in an apartment, it is preferable that it has access to an outdoor space to run. Due to its high energy, it can also make an excellent companion for dog sports or search missions.
