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Houndmedium🌍 Germanyspecialist for search of hoofed game; professional hunter and gamekeeper companion
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Balanced, reserved, devoted, persistent
Popularity
582
Cold-nose tracking specialist; calm at home, focused and sure-footed on rugged ground.
Lifespan
10–14 years
Coat
dense, close fitting, moderately harsh coat with finer hair on head and leathers and harsher longer hair on belly, legs and tail
Colors
red, brindle, deep tan with mask
Male height
19–20 in
Female height
17–19 in
Male weight
44–55 lb
Female weight
37–47 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
