Size:
Lifespan:
Over 10 years
Coath length:
Short
Sheds:
Yes
Grooming:
Once a week
Size of home:
Size of garden:
Large garden
Town or country:
Country
Energy levels:
Characteristics:
Agile, athletic and calm
Gets along with other pets:
Yes
Family dog:
Yes
Suitable for:
All owners
Breed standard colours:
Below
Average dimension(s):
Height: 43-50 cm (17-20 in)Weight: 17-30 kg (37-66 lb)
Requires training:
Basic training required
The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a cent hound developed to track down wounded game on steep mountain slopes.
As such, it is agile and athletic with acute scenting ability. This breed is also calm and balanced, easy to train and self-assured. He enjoys the company of his human family, although can be somewhat reserved with strangers.
History
It is thought that this breed is descended from the Hanoverian Hound, a small German Bloodhound. It was developed as a smaller more agile dog that could specifically track down injured game in difficult-to-reach mountainous regions.
