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| Common Name: Most widely used name for this species | Bavarian Mountain Hound |
| Origin: The area where the animal first came from | Germany |
| Average Size: The average length (L) or height (H) of the animal | 50cm (20in) |
| Average Weight: The average measurement of how heavy the animal is | 34kg (75lbs) |
| Average Lifespan: The average time the animal lives for | 14 years |
| Group: The domestic group such as cat or dog | Hound |
| Colour: The colour of the animal's coat or markings | Tan, Brown, Black |
| Average Litter Size: The average number of babies born at once | 8 |
| Temperament: The way the animal thinks, behaves or reacts | Courageous, intelligent and poised |
| Training: The level of house-training needed for the animal | Should be trained from an early age as it is a long and slow process |
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Bavarian Mountain Hound
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 coat if the Bavarian Mountain Hound 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.
The Bavarian Mountain Hound 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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First Published: 10th November 2008, Last Updated: 10th September 2018
Sources:
1. David Burnie, Dorling Kindersley (2008) Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Animals [Accessed at: 10 Nov 2008]
2. David Burnie, Kingfisher (2011) The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia [Accessed at: 01 Jan 2011]
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1. David Burnie, Dorling Kindersley (2008) Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Animals [Accessed at: 10 Nov 2008]
2. David Burnie, Kingfisher (2011) The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia [Accessed at: 01 Jan 2011]
3. Dorling Kindersley (2006) Dorling Kindersley Encyclopedia Of Animals [Accessed at: 10 Nov 2008]
4. Richard Mackay, University of California Press (2009) The Atlas Of Endangered Species [Accessed at: 01 Jan 2009]
5. Tom Jackson, Lorenz Books (2007) The World Encyclopedia Of Animals [Accessed at: 10 Nov 2008]
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