Bavarian Mountain Hound

The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a breed of dog from Germany. It is a scent hound and has been used in Germany since the Middle Ages to trail wounded game. The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a cross between the Bavarian Hound, and the Hanover Hound.

Bavarian Mountain Hound Appearance

The Bavarian Mountain Hound's head is strong and elongated. The skull is relatively broad and slightly domed. The dog has a pronounced stop and a slightly curved nose bridge. The muzzle should be broad with solid jaws, and its lips fully covering mouth. Dogs 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. The Bavarian Mountain Hound 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 Hound Size

The Bavarian Mountain Hound weigh between 20 to 25 kg, males are 47 to 52 cm (18.5 - 20.5 in) high, while females are 44 to 48 cm (17-19 in).

Bavarian Mountain Hound Coat and color

The Bavarian Mountain Hound coat is short, thick and shiny, lying very flat against the body and moderately harsh. It is finer on the head and ears, harsher and longer on the abdomen, legs and tail. Its coat can come in all shades of black-masked fawn or brindle.

Bavarian Mountain Hound Temperament

The Bavarian Mountain Hound 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. They need a patient, experienced trainer.

Bavarian Mountain Hound Care

The Bavarian Mountain Hound is not suited for city life. It is in regular need of space and exercise and also requires regular brushing. They are not dogs for the casual hunter. Most are owned and used by foresters and game wardens.