NAME: Bavarian Mountain Hound
OTHER NAMES: Bavarian Mountain Scenthound, Bayerischer Gebirgsschweißhund
ORIGIN: Germany
SIZE TYPE: Medium Dog Breeds
BREED GROUP: Hound dog breeds
LIFE SPAN: 10 - 12 years
TEMPERAMENT: Agile, Courageous, Loyal, Quiet, Calm, Spirited
HEIGHT MALE: 19–20 inches (47–52 cm)
FEMALE: 17–19 inches (44–48 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 20–25 kg
FEMALE: 20–25 kg
COLORS: Brindle, Red, Tan, Black-masked fawn, Biscuit
OVERVIEW
In Germany, Czech and the Slovakia Republic, in addition to professional foresters and hunting supervision of staff, very few people can see this witty, smell prey leave a faint scent and hunting dogs. They are usually independent with master hunting. Because the central Hunter credo is: should not let the injured prey himself to die, and when injured prey the smell of blood smeared and I prey escape direction, then let the dog repeated olfactory search, hunting.
BODY TYPE
The chest is moderately broad and deep, with a well developed forechest. The ribs are oval in shape, deep and long, and reach well back. The withers are barely defined. The topline slopes gently upwards from the withers to the hindquarters. The back is strong and supple. The loin is short, broad and muscular, and the croup is long and fairly flat. There is a slight tuck up.
COAT
Red hair, liver chestnut short-haired, red and white fur, black markings Shorthair
COLOR
Biscuit, fawn, clear tan through deep red, reddish grey, also brindled or interspersed with black hair. The basic color on the back is generally more intense, and the muzzle and ears are dark. A small white star on the chest is permitted.
TEMPERAMENT
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. They need a patient, experienced trainer.
TASTY TIDBITS
General suitable for children, to get used to the cold weather, not suitable for life in the city.
OTHER NAMES: Bavarian Mountain Scenthound, Bayerischer Gebirgsschweißhund
ORIGIN: Germany
SIZE TYPE: Medium Dog Breeds
BREED GROUP: Hound dog breeds
LIFE SPAN: 10 - 12 years
TEMPERAMENT: Agile, Courageous, Loyal, Quiet, Calm, Spirited
HEIGHT MALE: 19–20 inches (47–52 cm)
FEMALE: 17–19 inches (44–48 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 20–25 kg
FEMALE: 20–25 kg
COLORS: Brindle, Red, Tan, Black-masked fawn, Biscuit
OVERVIEW
In Germany, Czech and the Slovakia Republic, in addition to professional foresters and hunting supervision of staff, very few people can see this witty, smell prey leave a faint scent and hunting dogs. They are usually independent with master hunting. Because the central Hunter credo is: should not let the injured prey himself to die, and when injured prey the smell of blood smeared and I prey escape direction, then let the dog repeated olfactory search, hunting.
BODY TYPE
The chest is moderately broad and deep, with a well developed forechest. The ribs are oval in shape, deep and long, and reach well back. The withers are barely defined. The topline slopes gently upwards from the withers to the hindquarters. The back is strong and supple. The loin is short, broad and muscular, and the croup is long and fairly flat. There is a slight tuck up.
COAT
Red hair, liver chestnut short-haired, red and white fur, black markings Shorthair
COLOR
Biscuit, fawn, clear tan through deep red, reddish grey, also brindled or interspersed with black hair. The basic color on the back is generally more intense, and the muzzle and ears are dark. A small white star on the chest is permitted.
TEMPERAMENT
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. They need a patient, experienced trainer.
TASTY TIDBITS
General suitable for children, to get used to the cold weather, not suitable for life in the city.