Bavarian hound dogs: description, photo, character and care of the breed

Origin story

By the middle of the 19th century, due to the advent of small arms and fundamental changes in hunting methods, Bavarian huntsmen came to the conclusion that the Hanoverian blood trail hounds should be replaced by other, lighter and more agile dogs. Heavy and powerful Hanoverian hounds, originally from Upper Saxony, a flat area, had difficulty negotiating the mountain ranges of Bavaria. But their magnificent qualities, keen sense of smell and unsurpassed hunter's instinct should not have been lost.

They crossed the Hanoverian hound along the blood trail with light breeds - the Tyrolean hound and the red Bracket hound. Most likely, Alpine dachshund-like hounds were used in breeding to form the Bavarian mountain hound phenotype. But there is no exact information about this fact, so these assumptions fall into the category of hypotheses.

The combination of blood turned out to be more than successful . The main characteristics of hunting dogs were miraculously preserved. The result was a light but powerful Bavarian mountain hound dog with a keen sense of smell, a high degree of adaptation to mountain conditions and excellent performance characteristics.

Officially , in 1883, German cynologists registered a new breed of dog , and it became the Bavarian mountain hound . The interval between the wars is marked as complete stagnation of the breed. But since 1949, a lot of effort has been made to preserve the breed. Certain restrictions were introduced on dog breeding, and access to the club for new members was tightened. In Germany, breeding this breed without taking into account the opinion of the community of hunters and cynologists KBGS is strictly prohibited.

Only hunters and gamekeepers have the right to purchase a Bavarian mountain hound puppy, such is the great value of this breed for Germany.

Characteristics of dogs of the Bavarian Mountain Hound breed with reviews and photos

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a brief description of

Other names: Bavarian mountain hound, Bayerischer Gebirgsschweißhund, Bavarian Mountain Scenthound, Bavarian brakk, Bavarian.
Height : up to 48-52 cm.
Weight: 25.0 – 28.0 kg.
Color: fawn, red, brindle.
Coat: shiny, short, thick, hard to the touch, close to the body.
Life expectancy: up to 12 years.
Advantages of the breed: Born hunters in mountainous areas. Dogs work great on a cold scent. The breed is characterized by good health. By nature, these are fairly balanced animals.
Difficulties: Dogs of this breed are not recommended for those who are adopting a puppy for the first time. In education, certain difficulties arise due to the stubbornness of the animal, but this does not apply to training. Training requires a lot of patience.
Price: $2000.

Origin story

Only hunters and gamekeepers have the right to purchase a Bavarian mountain hound puppy, such is the great value of this breed for Germany.

Purpose of the breed

Bavarian mountain hounds are quite specific representatives of the canine world. They have a wonderful sense of smell and can pick up a blood trail even in bad weather. Dogs can smell the trail of a wounded animal even after a heavy downpour, when all traces are practically erased by bad weather. Animals are used exclusively for hunting.

In Germany there are alternative organizations and KBGS clubs. Bavarian mountain hounds are bred in nurseries and sold all over the world. Thus, dogs with an excellent sense of smell, high speed and unsurpassed skill in work , possessing amazing calm, a high degree of intelligence and intelligence, and also capable of making independent decisions, are successfully used in police stations and in search and rescue teams to search for people.

Character

The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a special purpose dog . Possessing extreme calm, the Bavarian rarely expresses emotions, but even they are not expressive enough, although they are friendly towards the person . All the strength of temperament is manifested in dogs during the hunt. The dog is distrustful of strangers, but being a guard or watchman is simply not given to a dog of this breed by nature.

With proper upbringing, the Bavarian hound feels respect for its owner, even affection, and always strives to be the center of his attention. It is difficult to get along with other animals under the same roof. Difficulties arise if there are rodents and other animals in the house that are considered to be hunted by a Bavarian in the wild. Cats, squirrels, rodents are taboo for an establishment if a Bavarian mountain hound lives in the house.

Video review of the breed

What a Bavarian mountain hound looks like, the dog’s habits and temperament, the ability to get along with people, as well as a brief history of the formation of this rare breed for our country - in a short amateur video on the YouTube channel:

Choosing a puppy

In our country, the Bavarian hound can be seen extremely rarely. The rules for purchasing a puppy, tightened by the German breed club, make dogs virtually impossible to leave the country and almost inaccessible to non-professionals in the field of hunting. But if you still managed to agree with the breeder to purchase this far from cheap “pleasure”, first of all you should be guided by the general rules for choosing a hound dog puppy:

The puppy must be active, strong and look healthy in appearance.
Towards new people, the baby should express friendliness, genuine interest and be sociable, not be afraid and not hide.
The coat, ears and eyes should be clean, and there should be no unpleasant odors coming from the puppy.

Health to offspring, as is known, is passed on from parents. The breeder must provide certificates of medical examination of the parents, as well as a veterinary passport of the puppy with vaccinations appropriate for its age.

In addition to the passport and the puppy's birth certificate or internal pedigree, the breeder must give full advice on raising a Bavarian:

how and what to feed the puppy for the first time after moving;
what and when to introduce vitamins and nutrients into your pet’s diet;
talk about the peculiarities of upbringing at a young age and how to teach people to go to the toilet in a diaper before the end of quarantine;
advise a community of breed lovers in the country where the puppy is moving.

Before leaving, it is advisable to ask the breeder to provide a piece of nursery-scented diaper or the baby’s favorite toy so that the puppy quickly gets used to the new environment and easily survives stress. It is also necessary to measure your baby’s body temperature before the trip.

Nicknames and names

Pedigree puppies, without exception, have official nicknames literally from birth. If desired, the new owner can give the pet a pet name, which will not appear either in exhibition activities or in the club's stud book.

As a rule, Bavarians are given names related to their country of origin. These are sonorous, monosyllabic names that the dog easily gets used to:

for males - Gimbo, Daggy, Grad, Boysard, Jules, Hans;
for bitches - Blair, Alma, Albee, Lassi, Narsa, Jazza.

Care and maintenance

Caring for short-haired dogs is usually not problematic . Dogs do not need specific manipulations, exclusive combs or special cosmetics for hair care. It is not recommended to bathe dogs frequently, but they are allowed to swim as much as possible in the pond on warm days from spring to autumn. For very cold winters, it is recommended that dogs choose warm overalls for walking.

Only the ears require utmost attention . Like all lop-eared breeds, dogs' ears are cleaned frequently and regularly. The accumulating secretion, especially on hot summer days, contributes to the development of bacterial flora, which in turn leads to inflammatory phenomena.

Health and heredity

The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a breed of practically healthy dogs not burdened by heredity. Among the breed's predisposition to diseases, veterinarians note dysplasia of both the hip and elbow joints.

It is extremely rare to observe helminthiasis in dogs. Infection of the alimentary tract by worms, as a rule, occurs due to the owner’s oversight. Therefore, deworming of dogs and members of the family where she lives is carried out twice a year. In case of relapses, preventive measures are taken once a season.

All hunting breeds, and Bavarians are no exception, must receive up-to-date rabies vaccinations as they come into contact with wildlife. Dogs should also be regularly treated against blood-sucking parasites - mosquitoes, ticks and fleas - as carriers of serious infectious diseases.

Catering

Despite their amazing calmness and prudence, Bavarians are extremely fond of food.

Overeating and excess weight are the main scourge of the breed. Therefore, feeding the pet must be strictly controlled by the owner.

Today, they prefer to feed purebred dogs with ready-made dry food. The diet is balanced in accordance with the needs of a particular breed, and the daily amount of food is carefully adjusted by the manufacturer. For the Bavarian Mountain Hound, you should select premium or super-premium food for medium-sized dog breeds leading an active lifestyle.

Education and training

A puppy should be trained literally from birth. We are not talking about commands that are perfectly perceived and executed by the pet, even with independent training at an early age of the puppy. Here we are talking about timely socialization and the so-called “dog-colization” of the pet, so that when the dog and its owner reach adulthood, there are no conflict situations with society.

Immediately after the end of quarantine, after the last adult vaccination, the puppy is trained to use the toilet outside. Bavarians are extremely understanding; it is enough to correctly explain the principle of a walk, and the puppy himself will begin to ask to be taken out of the house.

Serious training sessions with a puppy begin no earlier than the pet is six months old. And the dog should be trained no earlier than eight or nine months.

The training is carried out exclusively by professional dog handlers who are directly related to hunting.

Advantages and disadvantages

Very calm and quiet dogs. But during the hunt they have an assertive disposition, tirelessly pursuing the goal. well in hard-to-reach areas . Pets are extremely affectionate to their owner, especially when he is a strong personality.

Basically, Bavarians are “on their own.” It is recommended to own a Bavarian Mountain Hound exclusively for hunting , but not as a companion. She is characterized by a stubborn and capricious character, difficult to train.

The dog also gets along extremely poorly with other pets. He is practically not friendly with children. at all advisable to take a Bavarian mountain hound into your home if there are infants in the family .

Reviews

Lyudmila:

I was warned that dogs do not survive well in city conditions. But a good walk, at least an hour and a half in the morning and two to three hours in the evening, is absolute comfort for the dog. I will say that the Bavarian woman gives no reason for disappointment. Smart, affectionate. And he also knows how to hug - he puts his paws on his shoulders, presses his muzzle to the neck, and sighs so languidly...

Alexei:

I can only say one thing - Bavarians are gluttons. No breed loves to eat as much as they do. I kindly ask those who have Bavarian hound puppies to monitor their weight, the amount of food they eat, and their family members, so that they do not overfed them. You also need to make sure that nothing is left on the table after lunch. Stealing a piece from a plate is a common thing for a Bavarian. Here it is desirable to correct behavior, and preferably instantaneously.

We invite those who have encountered the extremely rare breed of Bavarian mountain hound to communicate. After all, there are only a few such dogs in our country, and they are not imported to all regions. Tell us about their characteristics, maybe there is some kind of society of breed lovers, real or virtual. We welcome any information provided, as well as comments left at the bottom of the article.

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Elena
The Bavarian Hound is a true companion dog! She is good-natured, friendly, obedient and easy to train. Gets along well in the same apartment with rodents, cats, other dogs and children. Suitable not only for hunting, but for any cynological sports. My dog successfully does agility and freestyle.

a brief description of

Other names: Bavarian mountain hound, Bayerischer Gebirgsschweißhund, Bavarian Mountain Scenthound, Bavarian brakk, Bavarian.
Height : up to 48-52 cm.
Weight: 25.0 – 28.0 kg.
Color: fawn, red, brindle.
Coat: shiny, short, thick, hard to the touch, close to the body.
Life expectancy: up to 12 years.
Advantages of the breed: Born hunters in mountainous areas. Dogs work great on a cold scent. The breed is characterized by good health. By nature, these are fairly balanced animals.
Difficulties: Dogs of this breed are not recommended for those who are adopting a puppy for the first time. In education, certain difficulties arise due to the stubbornness of the animal, but this does not apply to training. Training requires a lot of patience.
Price: $2000.

Brief information

Country of origin: Germany. These dogs were bred in the 19th century. At that time, there were no dogs that could hunt in mountainous areas. Therefore, it was decided to breed a new breed. The ancestors of the Bavarian Mountain Hound were the Hanoverian Hounds and the German Brackets.

This is a medium-sized dog that excels at hunting, guarding and some sports. Representatives of this breed often serve in law enforcement agencies.

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One of the main qualities of a hound is loyalty. The dog will remain faithful to its owner. These are intelligent animals that communicate kindly with children. But without enthusiasm. It is not recommended to send your child for a walk with this hunter. A powerful dog can simply break free.

Description of appearance

The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a medium-sized dog with a slightly elongated body (see photo). The ratio of the length of the animal’s back and the height at the withers is from 1.15/1 to 1.25/1. The dogs' height reaches 44-52 cm, weight - 20-30 kg. Description of appearance:

The physique is strong and muscular. The chest is wide, the chest is deep and elongated, reaching the level of the elbow joint. A slight rise is noticeable from the withers to the sacrum. The back is powerful, the croup is sloping.
The head is elongated. The skull is wide. The muzzle is of medium length, not sharp.
The jaws are tightly compressed, scissor-shaped.
The eyes are medium-sized with close-fitting eyelids. The iris is brown in color.
The ears are hanging, set high, long.
The limbs are shortened and large. The toes are tightly packed and the pads are rough.
The tail reaches the level of the hock joints. Set on high. When excited, it is raised horizontally.

A distinctive feature of the Bavarian hounds is a dark mask on the muzzle. Color options:

various shades of brown;
red;
deer;
red-gray;
brindle.

The standard allows a small white spot on the chest. The dog's ears are colored the same as its muzzle. The tail is most often darker than the main color. The coat is short, hard, and lies tightly to the body.

Dog with a black mask

The first thing that attracts attention to this breed is its unusual color. The noble combination of a black velvety mask on the muzzle and a red body with transitions from light yellow to dark brown gives the impression that a talented artist worked on the “design”. Once you go for a walk with a Bavarian in the autumn forest, it will become obvious that here, too, German practicality is manifested in the breed! Autumn is the hunting season for wild boar and deer, and the color allows the dog to completely disappear into the colors of fallen leaves and the deep shadows of the low sun.

First section – hound dogs

The largest section is divided, in turn, into three groups, depending on the size of the dog. Large and medium-sized breeds are popular among hunters, but small representatives are most often kept as simple domestic dogs.

Large hounds:

English Foxhound

The breed was bred in Great Britain for fox hunting.
The French nobility acquired such pets for tracking larger and more dangerous animals, such as deer and wild boar. The color of dogs can be represented by a combination of white, brown and black colors. Most often there are individuals with a tricolor, but you can see the English Foxhound in a two-color version with a predominance of white.

American Foxhound

Today it is even more popular than its British ancestor. As a result of crossing with the French hound, the “American” acquired graceful features, complemented by an excellent scent and high speed. Such dogs are belligerent when hunting, but at home they have proven themselves to be gentle and affectionate pets.

Bloodhound

The famous Belgian hound, which is rightfully recognized as one of the best.
Such dogs are very devoted to their owner and have all the qualities of hunting dogs - strength, speed, endurance. There are many legends throughout history that tell of the heroism of the Blandhound. Many facts seem incredible, which does not detract from their veracity. Because of its unsurpassed qualities, the breed formed the basis for other representatives of the hounds.

Great Blue Gascony Hound

As you might guess, the breed originates in Gascony, a region of France that is often mentioned in historical films. The basis of the dog's color is gray with a pronounced blue tint. An integral companion of gray are black spots and a “saddle” on the animal’s back. Sometimes red is added to the color scheme - in the abdomen, on the paws and face of the noble pet.

Poitevin Hound

The dog breed, originally from France, is distinguished by its unsurpassed endurance - its representatives are able to track prey for up to 20 hours in a row.
In their homeland, the Poitevins helped drive out wolves. A little later, the standard was divided according to color and skills. The white and black Poitvin hound is suitable for roe deer hunting, while white and orange dogs or animals with a tricolor color scheme (with the addition of black) are universal.

Black and tan coonhound

A cross between the English Foxhound, Poitevin, Bloodhound and some other breeds today is no longer as popular as 5-10 years ago, so the International Canine Federation has recognized it as rare.
The color of the noble Coonhound is based on black, and the paws and muzzle are a soft shade of brown. These intelligent and hardworking dogs with a keen sense of smell have become devoted pets. But dog handlers recommend keeping them in a summer cottage without poultry or livestock. Such a dog must be given enough time for training so that the dog with an independent character is obedient and does not run away from the owner.

Medium hounds:

Austrian Smooth-haired Hound

Rarely found outside Austria, but popular in its native country.
Its representatives are among the few who managed to maintain their appearance unchanged. The dog's height at the withers reaches 57 cm, and its weight does not exceed 23 kg. The coat is black, smooth, shiny, with brown patches on the face and paws. The breed is distinguished by its deep chest and hanging ears. The animal has a peaceful character, so it is not scary to leave it with small children as a nanny.

Norwegian hound

Short-haired hunting dogs of medium height, resulting from crossing the Foxhound and some breeds from Europe. The Norwegian Hound is distinguished by its endurance and resistance to severe frosts. The pet must be kept warm, but it can be kept for a long period of time even in severe frost and deep snow, and this will not harm its health.

Spanish hound

The dog, better known as the Goatee, is still used today in its native country for work. But for home breeding and living with children, it is better to choose another breed, because Spanish pets are kind, but do not love close communication with humans, and show absolute indifference to tenderness and affection.

Northern Griffon

Developed in France and widely distributed throughout its native country. It can also often be found in houses located close to the forest belt. Cunning griffons are unsurpassed pursuers of foxes, and their strength and endurance help them drive down wild boars with ease.

Slovakian hound

Unique of its kind, as it is the only hound breed bred in Czechoslovakia. These four-legged animals have become excellent hunters, guards and loyal friends for humans.

Small hounds:

Basset Hound

The height of these small dogs does not exceed 40 cm, so it is not surprising that over time people have forgotten about their hunting roots. In fact, Basset Hounds are very hardy representatives of the hounds, capable of driving prey on the plain for several hours without a break, and their piercing bark is difficult to confuse with anything. Smart dogs are not aggressive and are not suitable for protection, but they get along well with children and are easy to train.

Swedish marriage

The birthplace of this breed is Sweden, and it is here that marriages are most widespread. Such four-legged pets are perfect for city dwellers who prefer to keep fit on the park's running tracks - the dog will become a faithful companion and will support the owner's active lifestyle.

Beagle

The cute dog, originally from France, was bred in 1974. Her height barely reaches 50 cm at the withers, and her weight fluctuates around 20 kg. Its small stature and love for children have made it a frequent inhabitant of city apartments, however, this does not negate the fact that the hound needs increased physical activity.

Purpose

The specificity of the use of Bavarians is already determined by their name - German. Bayerischer gebirgsshweisshund literally translates as “Bavarian blood trail hound.”

When working, the Bavarian hound is guided by the smell of the animal, and not by its visibility. It has a very sensitive sense of smell, and floppy ears, according to one theory, help collect odors from the air and hold them near the muzzle. The best dogs can smell a scent even if the animal has crossed a body of water. The Bavarian Hound has a calm, confident search. He follows the trail with a voice. Persistent, active, independent, but at the same time focused on the owner, tries not to lose sight of him.

The main purpose of the Bavarian mountain hound is to search for ungulates by following the blood trail.

Bavarian hounds can take part in driven hunts for ducks or hare, showing good results. But in such work errors may occur.

In addition to hunting, you can engage in almost any type of canine sport with the Bavarians: agility, frisbee, freestyle, coursing, bicycle racing and others. These dogs can be found in the service of the police, customs, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

FCI standard N ° 217

September 16, 1996

BAVARIAN MOUNTAIN HOUND

(Other names: Bavarian track hound, Bavarian bloodhound, Bavarian bloodhound)

(Bayerischer Gebirgsschweisshund)

ORIGIN : Germany.

PUBLICATION DATE OF ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 04/01/1996

USE : Hound.

FCI CLASSIFICATION : Group 6. Hounds and related breeds.

Section 2. Hounds on the blood trail.

With performance tests.

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : All bloodhounds and bloodhounds descend from the primitive hounds of hunting dogs - Bracks. All purebred Braques have a powerful voice, persistence in searching, as well as a very keen sense and great confidence in pursuing both large and small game.

Initially, the most reliable hounds were selected from the hound pack, having such a quality as “loyalty” (the ability of a dog to bark only at the hunted game) and, leading them on a longe, they looked for wounded animals. It was from these dogs, having selected the calmest and most obedient among them, that “bloodhounds” (working exclusively on a cold scent) and blood hounds (working exclusively on wounded game and considered “bloodhounds whose sense of smell has been spoiled) were bred.”

By crossing them with genetically similar breeds, the modern Hanoverian Hound was developed by the end of the 18th and early 19th centuries. After the revolution of 1848, as a result of the redistribution of hunting lands, as well as the abandonment of old hunting methods based on pursuit and approach, and as a result of the improvement of firearms, dogs that worked precisely “after the shot” were in demand.

However, especially when hunting in mountainous areas, it remained necessary to have dogs, although used in work on the longe, but which would be hardy, “biting” and vocal in pursuit of a wounded animal. In these areas the Hanoverian Hound proved to be too heavy.

Then, in order to get good results in these mountainous regions, Baron Karg-Bebenburg Reichenhall bred, after 1870, a lighter dog, purebred and improved, by crossing the Hanoverian hound with red mountain hounds. This breed gradually replaced other hounds in the mountainous regions, and today the Bavarian Mountain Hound is a classic companion for gamekeepers and foresters. In 1912, the “Bavarian Mountain Hound Club” was created with headquarters in Munich. This is the only accredited club for this breed in Germany.

GENERAL APPEARANCE : Overall a harmonious, light, very agile and muscular, medium-sized dog. The length of the body is slightly greater than the height at the withers; the height at the croup is slightly higher than the height at the withers; limbs are not too long. When moving, the head is carried at the level of the topline or slightly above, the tail at the level of the topline or below.

BEHAVIOR/CHARACTER : Calm and balanced, devoted to its owner, reserved towards strangers. Confident, fearless, obedient, not cowardly or aggressive.

HEAD:

CRANIAL PART:

Skull: Relatively wide, slightly convex, with a clear hollow and well-developed brow ridges. The occipital protuberance is slightly pronounced.

Stop (transition from forehead to muzzle): Pronounced.

FRONT PART:

Nose: The nose is large, not too wide. The nostrils are well open. Black or dark brown.

Muzzle: Moderately full under the eyes, slightly shorter than the skull, fairly wide, not pointed. The bridge of the nose is slightly convex or straight.

Lips/Jews: Well fitting, of medium thickness. The corners of the lips are clearly visible.

Jaws/Teeth: Strong jaws with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite with the upper incisors overlapping the lower incisors without gap and the teeth set square to the jaws. 42 healthy teeth, according to the dental formula. Direct bite is allowed.

Cheekbones: Moderately pronounced.

Eyes: Clear and alert expression. Not too big or too round. Dark brown or slightly lighter. The eyelids are tight fitting and well pigmented.

Ears: Slightly longer than average, reaching as far as possible to the tip of the nose. Heavy, set high, wide at the base, with rounded ends. They hang flat along the head without curling up.

NECK : Strong, medium length, with slight dewlap.

FRAME:

Topline: With a slight rise from withers to rump.

Withers: Slightly pronounced. Smooth transition from neck to back.

Back: Strong and flexible.

Croup: Long, slightly sloping.

Loin: Quite short, wide, very muscular.

Chest: Moderately broad, forechest well developed; The chest is oval in cross-section, deep and long, with well-set ribs.

Underline and belly: Gradually rises towards the rear. The stomach is slightly tucked.

TAIL : Medium length, not lower than the hocks. Set on high, carried horizontally or slightly downward when moving.

LIMBS

FORE LIMBS:

General appearance: When viewed from the front, the limbs are straight and parallel; when viewed from the side, they are located directly under the body. With good articulation angles.

Shoulder blades: Well angled and laid back. With well developed muscles.

Humerus: Long, with strong and lean muscles.

Elbows: Close to the body, turning neither in nor out.

Forearms: Dry, vertical and straight. With strong bones and well-developed muscles.

Wrists: Strong.

Pasterns: Slightly sloping.

Forefeet: Oval in shape, with arched and tightly knit toes, with fairly rough, strong and well pigmented pads. The paws are set parallel to each other; turned neither inward nor outward, both statically and in motion. The claws are black or horny.

HINDQUARTERS:

General appearance: The bones are strong. When viewed from behind, straight and parallel. With good articulation angles.

Hips: Wide and very muscular.

Knees: Strong.

Lower thighs: Quite long, muscular and sinewy.

Hocks: Strong.

Hocks: Short, erect.

Hind feet: Oval in shape, with arched and tightly knit toes, with fairly rough, strong and well pigmented pads. The paws are set parallel to each other; turned neither inward nor outward, both statically and in motion. The claws are black or horny.

GAIT/MOVEMENT : Movement is sweeping, with good reach in the front legs and strong drive in the hind legs. The fore and hind limbs are straight and parallel, the gait is slightly springy.

LEATHER : Tough, close-fitting.

COAT

COAT: Dense, smooth, close-lying, moderately hard with a slight sheen. Shorter and thinner on the head and ears, stiffer and longer on the belly, limbs and tail.

COLOR: Dark red; deer red; reddish brown; brown; as pure deer as the color of biscuit; reddish gray, like the winter fur of a deer; as well as brindle or mixed with black hairs. On the back the color is usually more intense, on the face there is a dark mask, and the ears are dark. The tail in most cases is interspersed with dark hair or dark. A small light spot on the chest (“Bracco star”) is acceptable.

DIMENSIONS:

Height at withers: Males: 47 - 52 cm.

Females: 44 – 48 cm.

Without deviations from the standard in both males and females.

FAULTS/DEFECTS : Any deviation from the above provisions should be considered as a fault/defect and the seriousness with which the fault/defect should be assessed should be proportionate to its severity and its effect on the health and welfare of the dog.

SERIOUS DISADVANTAGES/DEFECTS:

The nose is flesh-colored.
A small overshot or undershot. Partially straight bite.
Very damp eyelids.
Sagging or hunched back.
Very flat or barrel chest.
Elbows turned inward or outward.
Strongly straightened angles of the hind legs.
Close stance, “cow” stance or barrel-shaped stance of the hind limbs, both in the stance and in motion.
Too sparse or thin coat.
Significant deviations in color, color black with red markings (black and tan).
Deviations in growth.

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS:

Aggression or cowardice.
Significant underbite or overshot; jaw misalignment.
Absence of teeth (except P1).
Ectropy, entropy.
Tail with a crease from birth.
Weakness of temperament.

Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified.

SPECIAL ATTENTION : Males must have two apparently normal testes fully descended into the scrotum.

Character

Controllability and intelligence

Due to its fairly compact size and manageable behavior, the Bavarian Mountain Hound seems to be created for those who have always dreamed of a serious, large working dog with developed intelligence, but could not afford one, living in urban conditions. Excitement, speed, endurance, courage, ability to make decisions - and all this in a graceful Bavarian no more than 52 cm at the withers and 25 kg of weight (according to the breed standard). They communicate with children kindly, but without enthusiasm. A child will not be able to control a dog while walking, because despite their weight of 20-30 kg, Bavarians are very strong.

Dog health

The health of the Bavarian hound depends on the conditions of its detention. With proper care and nutrition, dogs rarely get sick and live 12-14 years. Improper care leads to the following pathologies:

Obesity. Beagles are prone to overeating. If the owner allows the dog to eat whatever it wants, the dog will become overweight.
Joint dysplasia. The disease manifests itself in adult pets. Most often it occurs in dogs whose parents suffered from this pathology.
Ear infection. Regular ear treatment helps reduce the risk of disease.

In order to protect your dog from viruses, it is necessary to follow the vaccination schedule. Hunting dogs can become infected with rabies from wild animals, so it is important to keep up to date with vaccinations.

Nicknames and names

As a rule, Bavarians are given names related to their country of origin. These are sonorous, monosyllabic names that the dog easily gets used to:

for males - Gimbo, Daggy, Grad, Boysard, Jules, Hans;
for bitches - Blair, Alma, Albee, Lassi, Narsa, Jazza.

Care and maintenance

The need for physical and intellectual stress

All these wonderful qualities are not “built in by default”; their development requires training and education, regular physical and mental stress. Training a Bavarian excludes the use of pain and suppression of independence; it requires patience, perseverance, consistency and a desire to understand the dog from the owner. Otherwise, with all the genetic potential, the Bavarian will turn into an ordinary sofa dog, perhaps prone to disobedience and destruction in the apartment (like any “unemployed” hunting dog) or cowardice. Don't get a Bavarian Hound if you don't have time to exercise the dog and it will sit at home all day.

Catering

Despite their amazing calmness and prudence, Bavarians are extremely fond of food.

Overeating and excess weight are the main scourge of the breed. Therefore, feeding the pet must be strictly controlled by the owner.

Content Features

The Bavarian Hound adapts well to life in the city, including in an apartment. With proper intellectual and physical activity, an alternative to hunting, it usually does not show problems with adaptation or behavior. You can often come across the statement that this is a “hunter’s dog” that is not suitable for city life. This is not entirely true and is connected with the requirement of the German Bavarian Mountain Hound Club, which does not accept the distribution of these dogs as “decoration for the sofa,” only as a working dog. A short-haired dog is best suited for living in a house; it does not smell, does not slobber, and sheds lightly. Outdoor maintenance is possible, but the enclosure must be equipped with a well-insulated booth.

The Bavarian Hound has excellent potential, but to develop all its wonderful qualities, it needs regular training, physical and psychological stress, and proper training. Without this, even the most talented Bavarian will turn into a couch dog, disobedient and prone to destructive behavior.

The Bavarian Hound opens up during long walks in the forest or while trekking. This is the most optimal physical and mental activity that contributes to the proper development of the dog. The owner can see his Bavarian in the best shape: resilient, inspired and happy.

Advantages and disadvantages

As a rule, Bavarians are quite calm, balanced and very obedient. In addition, Bavarian hounds are very reserved and non-aggressive towards other dog breeds. They are passionate, fast, brave and resilient. Bavarians tend to make independent decisions. They need intellectual stress as well as physical stress.

Children are treated kindly and with restraint. But it is not recommended to trust a child to drive a Bavarian. Hunters encounter unforeseen situations with cats and domestic rodents - instinct often “takes over” over friendship. The breed is recommended for early socialization. Training does not always go smoothly due to the stubbornness of the dogs. In addition, they are excellent actors and use their acting talent to manipulate their owner for personal gain.

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Choosing a puppy

The puppy must be active, strong and look healthy in appearance.
Towards new people, the baby should express friendliness, genuine interest and be sociable, not be afraid and not hide.
The coat, ears and eyes should be clean, and there should be no unpleasant odors coming from the puppy.

In addition to the passport and the puppy's birth certificate or internal pedigree, the breeder must give full advice on raising a Bavarian:

how and what to feed the puppy for the first time after moving;
what and when to introduce vitamins and nutrients into your pet’s diet;
talk about the peculiarities of upbringing at a young age and how to teach people to go to the toilet in a diaper before the end of quarantine;
advise a community of breed lovers in the country where the puppy is moving.

Where to buy a puppy?

Hunters often ask: “Where can I buy a puppy of this breed of good quality?” First, you need to decide what you mean by this concept. If you mean a show animal, then this is still difficult in our country. Representatives of this breed have not yet been “spoiled” by various shows. As a rule, animals are selected based on their working qualities.

There are actually very few purebred “Bavarians”. It is interesting that in the homeland of the breed (Germany), as in ancient times, Bavarian mountain hound puppies are sold only to officially registered hunters. The best livestock is also found in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland and Latvia.

In recent years, you can also find a nursery of Bavarian mountain hounds in Russia. In Kostroma, for example, the Goddesshant kennel has been operating for ten years now, which has an excellent reputation among dog handlers and animal owners. Since 2007, professional dog handlers have been breeding and selling Bavarian hound puppies here.

We can recommend you the following nurseries: Bird's Nest, located in the Moscow region (Vidnoye), as well as Amber Hope in Yaroslavl.