How to Identify a Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound

Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds originated in Germany and are assigned to the hound group. [1] Although they are relatively unique dogs, they do share a few characteristics with other dog breeds. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound.

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Body Structure

  1. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds are typically anywhere from 17 to 20.5 inches (43 to 52 cm) tall, and they usually weigh somewhere between 37 to 66 pounds (17 to 30 kg). [2]
  2. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds should have a skull that is arched a little and somewhat broad. There should be a rise going towards the dog's forehead that is noticeable, and you should also notice that the dog's occiput isn't pronounced and that they have superciliary arches which are developed well. The dog's stop should also be defined well. [3]
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  3. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds should have high-set, heavy, broad ears that are relatively longer than a medium length, though they shouldn't extend any further than the dog's nose. You should notice ear tips that are rounded, along with the fact that the ears hang near to the dog's head and do not twist. [4]
  4. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds should eyes that aren't excessively round or large, and they may either be dark brown or a little lighter in color. [5]
  5. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds should have a high-set tail that is medium in length. The tail should not reach any further than the dog's hocks, and the dog either carries their tail slanted downwards a little or in a horizontal manner. [6]
  6. Overall, Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds should appear muscular, balanced, relatively light, muscular, and quite mobile, with the dog's body being a little higher as opposed to longer and the dog's rear area being a little higher. The dog should have a gait that covers ground and is a little springy, with drive that is strong from the back and reach that is good in front. [7]
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Coat

  1. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds may be tan, reddish brown, clear fawn to biscuit, deer or deep red, or reddish gray that is similar to a deer's winter coat. You should notice either black hairs throughout the dog's body or that the dog is brindled, along with a usually more noticeable back color and dark-colored leathers and a dark-colored muzzle, as well as dark hair found mixed throughout almost all of the dog's tail. You may notice a patch that is small in size and light in color on the dog's chest, which is known as a "Bracken Star". [8]
  2. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds should have a coat that feels somewhat harsh in texture, though it feels more fine on the dog's leathers and head and more harsh on their tail, belly, and legs. [9]
  3. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds should have a dense coat that fits closely and doesn't have a lot of gloss. On the dog's legs, tail, and belly, their hair should be longer in length. [10]
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Temperament

  1. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds need a good amount of exercise daily, through things like walks or games of fetch. [11]
  2. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds are social dogs who love being around their family. Because they love being around their family so much, they may end up with separation anxiety, so it is important to keep this in mind. [12]
  3. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds tend to be aloof, though not aggressive or skittish, around strangers. [13]
  4. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds are intelligent dogs, and they love learning. [14]
  5. Whenever they're playing with their family, Bavarian Mountain Scent Hounds tend to have a clownish, silly personality. [15]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/
      2. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/
      3. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/217g06-en.pdf
      4. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/217g06-en.pdf
      5. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/217g06-en.pdf
      6. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/217g06-en.pdf
      7. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/217g06-en.pdf
      8. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/217g06-en.pdf
      9. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/217g06-en.pdf
      1. ↑ http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/217g06-en.pdf
      2. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/bavarian-mountain-scent-hound-temperament/
      3. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/bavarian-mountain-scent-hound-temperament/
      4. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/bavarian-mountain-scent-hound-temperament/
      5. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/bavarian-mountain-scent-hound-temperament/
      6. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/bavarian-mountain-scent-hound-temperament/

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