Bavarian Mountain Hound
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.
Appearance and Size
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.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). 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.
Personality
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. 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.
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Videos of Bavarian Mountain Hounds
Nelly Bavarian mountain hound 20 wk old. 100mtr track blood.
last 50 mtr of track going of into long grass,
Andy the almost Bavarian Mountain Hound
Our dog Andy on a short walk in the forest. During the one year he has been with us so far, we've managed to teach him some obedience, although to be honest it seams he himself thought it would be a good idea to listen. Still trying to figure out what kind of a dog is he, or more precisely, what breeds are mixed in. If someone has any suggestions, feel free to comment. So far we're pretty sure (so is the vet and a couple of people who seam to know a thing or two about dogs) hes a mix of the Bavarian Mountai
The Bavarian Bloodhound - Posokowiec Bawarski
That another short clip with my Bavarian Bloodhound on the walk in the park. Hope you like it.
Afra-posokowiec bawarski (szczeniaczek) (Bavarian Mountain Hound-puppy) cz.2
Afra, moja suczka, posokowiec jako szczeniaczek.
The Ventriloquist Dogs - part 1
After receiving a complaint about my dogs barking I thought I would check it out. All I can say is that they are very clever, beign able to throw their voices like that!!!
Andy the (almost) Bavarian Mountain Hound/ Andy (prawie) Posokowiec Bawarski
My dog Andy on a walk in the forest. He's a mixed breed, but the vet told us that he most certainly has around 80% of the Bavarian Mountain Hound genes. Whether that is true or not, he is a one of a kind dog that was spotted by my fiancee in the pound, and immediately became a member of the family.
The Ventriloquist Dogs - part 2
After receiving a complaint about my dogs barking I thought I would check it out. All I can say is that they are very clever, beign able to throw their voices like that!!!
Afra-posokowiec bawarski (szczeniaczek) (Bavarian Mountain Hound-puppy)
Afra, moja suczka posokowiec, jakies 3 lata temu kiedy byla jeszcze szczeniaczkiem.
Team Ellerton - Team Dash Final
Our run from the Team Dash Final @ Dashin' Dogs August 2010. First to run is Gemma and Edward (Bavarian Mountain Hound), 2nd are Amanda and Bella (Lurcher), 3rd are me and Caddie (Monster) and 4th are Lorraine and Lace (Border Collie). Finished in 2nd, behind the only tem to get 4 clears!
Team Dash @ Tag Easter Show 2010
Video of the Me and Caddie running in a team from the TAG Easter Show 2010
