Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Information |
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| Name | Bavarian Mountain Hound |
| Other names | Bavarian Mountain Scenthound, Bayerischer Gebirgsschwei |
| Origin |  Germany |
| Breed Group |
Scenthounds (UKC) |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 10-12 years |
| Temperament |
Agile Calm Courageous Loyal Quiet Spirited |
| Height |
Male: 19–20 inches (47–52 cm) Female: 17–19 inches (44–48 cm) |
| Weight | 44-55 pounds (20–25 kg) |
| Colors |
Biscuit Black-masked fawn Brindle Red Tan |
| Litter Size | 4-6 puppies |
| Puppy Prices |
Average $1000 - $1500 USD The Bavarian Mountain Scent Dog is still quite rare outside of Europe, and there are currently only a small number of breeders in the United States. In buying to a legit Breeder you can expect to pay $1000 – $1500 to Bavarian Mountain Hound (BMH) puppies. |
Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
2 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
2 stars The Bavarian Mountain is not suited for city life. |
| Barking Tendencies |
2 stars Occassional |
| Cat Friendly |
3 stars |
| Child Friendly |
4 stars Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Dog Friendly |
3 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
3 stars It is in regular need of space and exercise and also requires regular brushing. |
| Grooming |
2 stars |
| Health Issues |
2 stars Hypoallergenic: No |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: (N/A) Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
3 stars |
| Shedding Level |
3 stars |
| Stranger Friendly |
3 stars |
| Trainability |
3 stars |
| Watchdog Ability |
4 stars |
Bavarian Mountain Hound Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Buddy | Molly |
| 02 | Cooper | Bella |
| 03 | Beau | Ginger |
| 04 | Jack | Luna |
| 05 | Bailey | Sophie |
| 06 | Harley | Layla |
| 07 | Oliver | Zoey |
| 08 | Lucky | Coco |
| 09 | Jasper | Shelby |
| 10 | Henry | Pepper |
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Overview |
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The Bavarian Mountain Hound's head is strong and elongated. The skull is relatively broad and slightly domed. It has a pronounced stop and a slightly curved nosebridge. The muzzle should be broad with solid jaws, and its lips fully covering the mouth. Its nose is black or dark red with wide nostrils. Its ears are high set and medium in length. They are broader at the base and rounded at the tips, hanging heavily against the head. Its body is slightly longer than it is tall and slightly raised at the rump. The neck medium in length, strong, with a slight dewlap. Topline sloping slightly upward from withers to hindquarters. Chest well-developed, long, moderately wide, and well let-down with a slight tuck-up. It has a long, fairly straight croup and solid back. While its tail is set on high, medium in length and hanging to the hock, carried level to the ground or hanging down. Bavarian Mountain Hounds are calm, quiet, poised, and very attached to their masters and family. When hunting, they are hard, single-minded, and persistent, courageous, spirited, fast, and agile, they are at ease on a rugged terrain, with a superb nose and powerful hunting instinct. However, they need a patient, experienced trainer. |
History |
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The Bavarian Mountain Hound is descended from the original hunting dogs that were called ‘Bracken’. All Bracken have outstanding abilities for tracking and trailing. The Bavarian Mountain Hound was bred to be a lighter leash trailing scenthound that could be used in mountainous regions. They have been so successful that today they are the classic companion in the mountains of Bavaria for the professional hunter and gamekeeper. The Bavarian Mountain Hound was recognized by the United Kennel Club January 1, 1996. |
References
- [1] ^ YouTube: These Are 10 Best Scenthound Dog Breeds
