Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Bavorský barvář
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 44–52 cm |
| Weight | 17–30 kg |
Recognition features
- Deep red, deer red, reddish brown, tan to biscuit or reddish grey, also brindled
- Dense, close-fitting, moderately harsh coat with little gloss
- Medium-sized, somewhat light, mobile and muscular; body slightly longer than high
Purpose
Specialist for the search of hoofed game, especially in mountains; usefulness is confirmed by working trials.
History
The Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound is a lighter mountain type of the Hanoverian Scenthound. After 1870 Baron Karg-Bebenburg of Reichenhall bred it by crossing Hanoverian Scenthounds with red Mountain Scenthounds so that it could cope with difficult mountain terrain, where the Hanoverian had proved too heavy.
Coat
Dense, close-fitting, moderately harsh coat with little gloss; deep red to tan, often brindled.
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