The fountain is very old, its history goes back to the late Middle Ages. It was built around 1400, and in the 19th century it was known as the "Traubenbrunnen" because it was located near the "Traube" inn.

In 1880 it was completely renovated, received a fountain column with a dog figure and was then named after the Brettener Hundle.

In March 2007 the dog was replaced by a weatherproof replica made of "Udelfanger sandstone". The sandstone column, the column base with the year and the fountain surround were also renewed.
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The story usually goes that the town of Bretten was once besieged by a large enemy army and was cut off from all supplies. Food supplies were dwindling, so surrendering …

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The legend of the "Brettener Hundle", to which the fountain sculpture is linked, is the local legend of the town of Bretten that is also well known beyond the region. …

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1. Kraichgau Corn Fields – St. Anthony's Chapel, Neibsheim loop from Bretten Stadtmitte

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2. Simmelturm, Bretten – View of Knittlingen loop from Bretten Stadtmitte

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3. Rinklinger Owl Bench – Charcoal Burners' Meadow loop from Bretten Bahnhof

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Hundlesbrunnen (Dog Fountain) in Bretten

1. Kraichgau Corn Fields – St. Anthony's Chapel, Neibsheim loop from Bretten Stadtmitte

2. Simmelturm, Bretten – View of Knittlingen loop from Bretten Stadtmitte

3. Rinklinger Owl Bench – Charcoal Burners' Meadow loop from Bretten Bahnhof

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