Comparison: Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound and German Hound

Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound and German Hound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Photo: Antham1616, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
German Hound
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Bavarian Mountain Scent HoundGerman Hound
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originGermanyGermany
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers44–52 cm40–53 cm
Weight17–30 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
  • Red to yellow with black saddle or blanket and white "Bracken" markings (blaze, white muzzle with neck ring, chest, legs and tail tip)
  • Very dense, hard, almost bristly coat
  • Noble, comparatively fine head and a well-carried, remarkably thick tail
CoatDense, close-fitting, moderately harsh coat with little gloss; deep red to tan, often brindled.Long for a short-haired dog, very dense, hard, almost bristly coat; red to yellow with black saddle and white markings.
PurposeSpecialist for the search of hoofed game, especially in mountains; usefulness is confirmed by working trials.–

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