Rastreador-brasileiro
The Rastreador Brasileiro (English: Brazilian Tracker) is a mid- to large-sized breed of dog—specifically a scent hound—from Brazil, also known by the names Urrador (for its signature baying and howl when hunting) or Urrador Americano, a reference to the North American (U.S.) coonhound in the breed's bloodlines and genealogy. First recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) in 1967, by 1973, an outbreak of disease and an overdose of insecticides, effectively eliminated the breed's entire population; both the FCI and the Confederação Brasileira de Cinofilia (CBC), Brazil's kennel club organization, declared the breed extinct that year and de-listed it. However, efforts were made to reproduce the Rastreador Brasileiro through mixing and controlled breeding projects involving several other hound breeds, resulting in today's Rastreador Brasileiro. In 2013, the Brazilian Kennel Club (CBKC) officially re-recognized the breed. An updated FCI breed standard was produced in 2019.
| Life Span | 10-14 years |
| Weight | 10-30 kg |
What to Know Before Buying a Rastreador-brasileiro
Finding a responsible Rastreador-brasileiro breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells dogs commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.
Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Rastreador-brasileiro. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.
Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Rastreador-brasileiros appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.
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