The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a
breed of dog from Germany. As a scent hound, it has been used in Germany since
the early 20th century to trail wounded game. It is a cross between the
Bavarian Hound and the Hanover Hound
Appearance
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.
Size
Bavarian
Mountain Hounds weigh between 20 and 25 kg, males are 47 to 52 cm (18.5 to 20.5
in) high, while females are 44 to 48 cm (17.5 to 19 in).
Coat and color
The
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.
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. However, they need a patient, experienced
trainer.
Care
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