Bavarian Mountain Hound

Infobox Dogbreed

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image_caption = A hound on the trail of game.
name = Bavarian Mountain Hound
altname = Bavarian Mountain Scenthound
Bayrischer Gebirgsschweisshund
country = Germany
fcigroup = 6
fcisection = 2
fcinum = 217
fcistd = http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/217gb2001_en.doc
kcukgroup = Hounds
kcukstd = ?
ukcgroup = Scenthound Breeds
ukcstd = ?
note = The UKC and the KC(UK) currently do not have their own breed standards, the UKC currently uses the FCI standard.

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. It is a cross between the Bavarian Hound, and the Hanover Hound.

Characteristics

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 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.

ize

Bavarian Mountain Hounds 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).

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. They need a patient, experienced trainer.

Care

The Bavarian Mountain 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.

References

* [http://www.dogfacts.org/Bavarian-Mountain-Hound-pictures.htm Bavarian Mountain Hound photos]

*http://www.arba.org/