Bavarian Mountain Hound

Canis Lupus

Last updated:
November 2, 2020

Verified by:
AZ Animals Staff

Bavarian Mountain Hound Scientific Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Genus: Canis
Scientific Name: Canis Lupus

Bavarian Mountain Hound Conservation Status:

Not Listed

Bavarian Mountain Hound Location:

Europe

Bavarian Mountain Hound Facts:

Temperament: Courageous, intelligent and poised
Training: Should be trained from an early age as it is a long and slow process
Diet: Omnivore
Average Litter Size: 8
Common Name: Bavarian Mountain Hound
Slogan: Calm, quiet and poised!
Group: Hound

Bavarian Mountain Hound Physical Characteristics:

Colour: Brown, Black, Tan
Skin Type: Hair

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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