Bavarian Mountain Hound

FCI 217 . Leash (scent) Hounds

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The Bavarian Mountain Hound it is a medium sized hunting dog. He is a highly developed specialist, but at the same time versatile in hunting. Tracking work is his specialty. Master the search and hunt and especially the tracking. On the trail, keep track of an injured animal. Fast and infallible dog work is crucial to reduce the suffering of the prey.

The Bavarian Mountain Hound dates back to ancient dog breeds. These hounds are also called «Bracken». For hunting, which was an important way of life for our ancestors for thousands of years, dogs with a particularly good sense of smell and an intelligent sense of detection were of great importance. Trace Dogs were also needed to hunt criminals.

For the Teutons a good Scent hound worth more than a horse. This is attested by a legal text of more than 1000 years of antiguaty, el Lex Baiuwariorum. A document of the year 1459 later attests to Bracken's donation to the Tegrinsee monastery (today Tegernsee) by a Count Kaspar Törring. Already at that time the count systematically raised the Bracken according to a breeding book. The actual Bavarian Mountain Hound also descends from these Bracken.

In 1870 he also grew up Hanoverian Scenthound. This resulted in a modern and versatile helper for the ranger and hunter.. The dogs had to be distinguished by their high performance in hunting. At the same time, they had to cope with the harsh conditions of the mountains. So, sharp stones were not allowed to bother them as much as storms, snow or high demands on your ability to climb. In 1883 took place the first official exhibition of the Bavarian Mountain Hound. In 1912 was founded the Klub für Bayerische Gebirgsschweißhunde, who has since been very successful in caring for these dogs.

After World War II, the genetic bottleneck was worked on by crossing into the Tyrolean hound. Although the breed is very rare, is spread throughout Germany. His breeding is organized in a very responsible way. To avoid “elite or champion breeding” the number of offspring of a breeding animal is limited to 18 to 20. On the other hand, at least one animal from each litter raised must be reintroduced into the breed if there are no signs of inherited diseases. It also, breeding is only allowed with dogs that have passed performance tests anyway. The breeding of Bavarian Mountain Hound is a model, a project, how to breed healthy and strong pedigree dogs, even with a numerically very small population. They are raised between 10 and 12 litters with 60 to 80 puppies per year. These go almost only to the professional hands of professional rangers and hunters.

Photo: Bavarian Mountain Hound (name: Zoran Spod Ruskiej Granicy) by Ralf Lotys (Surely), CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

The Bavarian Mountain Hound It is a strong dog, medium-sized, with a height at the withers of about 44 to 52 cm and a weight of 17 to 30 kg. Males, However, they are larger and heavier than females. For your size, has rather short legs. The standard describes its appearance in this way:

A medium sized dog, harmonious, light, very agile and muscular. The body is slightly longer than tall, slightly raised from behind; leans on legs not too high. The head is carried horizontally or somewhat erect, tail horizontal or slanted down.

The coat must be dense, smooth, moderately rough, low gloss. The standard requires the following colors:

Dark red, deer red, Red brown, yellowish red, also pale yellow (even sand color); reddish gray like the winter hair of the red deer, also brindle or dark flecked.
In the back, the basic color is generally more intense. Muzzle and ears dark.
The tail is almost always dotted dark. A small, clear spot is allowed on the chest (hound star).

The meaning is: The colors must camouflage the dog in its hunting work and not give it away, for example with large white marks.

The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a thoroughbred hunting dog with wide awake senses, but without nervousness. As long as you don't have a smell in your nose, impresses with a thoughtful nature, quiet and extremely gentle, that radiates pure slowdown for us humans. The official standard describes its nature as follows: «Calm and balanced; affectionate with his owner, reserved with strangers. What is required is a stable dog, self-confident, fearless and easy to handle, neither shy nor aggressive".

The Bavarian Mountain Hound it is a very capable working dog that performs its tasks conscientiously and with the utmost dedication. He has a strong homing instinct and is a master of tracking.. Exploring nature with him is, therefore, a very special experience and happiness. The Bavarian Mountain Hound, professionally managed, it is also a very good family dog ​​with a gentle nature.

Fitness

One Bavarian Mountain Hound It is not a companion dog for the city or for walks in nature, even if they are daily. Not a dog for the home, but a professional hunting dog who wants and needs the job. Otherwise, his attitude is completely undemanding. So, Ideally, you should live in a house on the edge of the woods or in the country with a garden..

The Bavarian Mountain Hound wants and can go out in all climates. The standard provides information on the conditions of its maintenance:

«In accordance with its hunting purpose as a specialist in monitoring cloven-hoofed hunting, the Bavarian Mountain Hound must possess all the qualities required of him to be useful in a difficult pursuit. The usefulness must be proven by appropriate performance tests.".

The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a very friendly and eager to learn four legged friend, that makes it easier for its owner to train and work with him. Why you want and need this guide. But it is not a dog that awaits orders from its owner. Since dogs have been admitted to breeding for many generations only if they have mastered many demanding performance tests, your level of training is extremely high. This is at the same time an obligation for the leadership of this dog. Because you need the hunting job, where it feels good. His element is search work. Here he has brought it to a stranglehold, you also need to live. But, you should take this into account if you are playing with the idea of ​​sharing your life with a Bavarian Mountain Hound as not a hunter.

The breed is very easy to care for. Brushing once in a while is enough.

Typical diseases of the breed:

Hereditary diseases are not known.

Nutrition / Food

The Bavarian Mountain Hound is undemanding in his diet.

Life expectancy

The Bavarian Mountain Hound has a life expectancy of about 12 years.

If you are looking for a dog of this breed, you should contact a breeder affiliated with the Club Bávaro del Bavarian Mountain Hound well in advance of your planned purchase. As a rule, dogs are only handled by rangers or hunters. From time to time, However, it may happen that a dog is looking for another place. But then you should be able and willing to give it living conditions that can be a substitute for its species-appropriate way of life.. A puppy of this breed costs about 1500 EUR.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Bavarian Mountain Hound" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Adaptation ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	friendly dog ​​ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	hair loss ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Affection level ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Need for exercise ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Social need ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Home ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Toilet ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Friendly with strangers ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
barking ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Health ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Territorial ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Cat friendly ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Intelligence ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Versatility ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Child friendly ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Surveillance ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	joy ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Photos:

1 – Bavarian Mountain Hound, female and male by Canarian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
2 – «Bavarian mountain tracker» by Wikimedia
3 – A Bavarian Mountain Scenthound by Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
4 – Bavarian Mountain Hound during show of dogs in Rybnik – Kamień, Poland by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
5 – Kafka und Frodo beim ersten Outdoor Treffen und Grillen bei Audigast. Februar 2014. Kafka ist ein Magyar Vizsla und Frodo ein Bayerischer Gebirgsschweißhund by Andreas Krüger
6 – Bavarian Mountain Hound by Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 217
• Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds.
• Section 2: Trace dogs.. With proof of work..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 6: Scent hounds, and related breeds. – Section 2: Leash (scent) Hounds. ⓘ
• – AKC – Grupo FSS ⓘ
• – ​KC – Cazadores ⓘ
• – UKC – Scenthounds ⓘ

Germany

01.04.1996

Use:

Trail dog.

General appearance:

It is a generally harmonious dog, lighter, very active and muscular, medium-sized. The body is a bit elongated and raised in its posterior region ; stands on very long limbs. The head is horizontal or slightly erect ; has the tail carried horizontally or slightly tilted downwards.

It is quiet and balanced ; attached to its owner and distrustful of strangers. The dog is required to be firm, self-confident, fearless and docile, without being shy or aggressive.

Head:

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Relatively wide, little rounded, with a well marked forehead, well-developed superciliary arches and shallow occipital protuberance.

• Depression links (Stop) : Marked.

facial region:

• Truffle : Good size, not too wide, well open nostrils, black or deep red.
• Snout : A little parted in front of the eyes, slightly shorter than the skull, wide enough, it is not pointed. The bridge of the nose is slightly arched or straight.
• Lips : Upper lip falling well over the lower one, moderately thick. The corners of the lips are well visible.
• Jaws / Teeth : Powerful jaws with a perfect scissor bite, regular and complete, in which the upper incisors overlap the lower incisors without leaving space ; teeth are implanted vertically in the maxilla. Should have 42 healthy teeth according to the dental formula. Pincer bite allowed.
• Cheeks : Stand out moderately.

Eyes : Clean, with an attentive expression. Not too big or round. Dark brown or lighter. Well attached and pigmented eyelids.

Ears : Something more than moderately long, must reach a maximum up to the truffle ; heavy, high and wide insertion, rounded in its bottom edge, hang down close to the cheeks but not bent.

Neck:

Moderately strong. Throat skin is a little loose.

Body:

• top line : Rise a little from the withers to the rump.
• Cross : Bit strong. Smooth transition from neck to back.
• Back : Strong and elastic.
• Pork loin : Proportionally short, broad, with good musculature.
• Rump : Long and fairly flat.
• Breast : Moderately wide, with well developed parapet; oval rib cage, deep and long, with ribs carried well back.
• Bottom line and belly : Gradually ascends toward the back of the body; slightly retracted belly.

Tail:

Of medium length that reaches a maximum to the tibio-tarsal joint ; high insertion, carries it horizontally or slightly inclined downwards.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS

• As a whole : Viewed from the front they are straight and parallel, and seen from the side they are well poised under the body. They have good angulations.
• Shoulder : Strongly muscular. Scapulae oblique and directed backwards.
• Arm : Long, with strong and thin muscles.
• Elbows : Glued to the body, no outward or inward deflection.
• Forearm : Vertical and slim. With strong bones and very good musculature.
• Articulation of the carpus : Strong.
• Metacarpus : A little forward directed.

LATER MEMBERS :

• As a whole : Strong bones. Viewed from behind they are straight and parallel. Good angulations.
• Thigh : Wide and very muscular.
• Knee : Strong leg : Relatively long, muscular and tendon.
• Warm-foot joint : Strong.
• Metatarsus : Short, vertical position.

FEET : Spoon-shaped, with fingers well arched and joined together, as well as sufficiently cushioned pads, hard, strong and well pigmented. They are placed on the floor in parallel when standing or during movement, no deviations outwards or inwards. Black or horn-colored nails.

Movement:

Covers terrain with good range and excellent momentum, forelimbs and hindquarters straight and parallel ; slightly elastic movement.

Mantle

SKIN : Thick, firmly attached.

HAIR : It's dense, glued, smooth, moderately rough, with little brilliance ; it is finer on the head and ears, rougher and longer on the belly , limbs and tail.

COLOR : Dark red, deer red, Red brown, yellowish red, also pale yellow (even sand color); reddish gray like the winter hair of the red deer, also brindle or dark flecked. In the back, the basic color is generally more intense. Muzzle and ears dark. The tail is almost always dotted dark. A small, clear spot is allowed on the chest (hound star).

Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

• Male : 47 – 52 cm..
• Female : 44 – 48 cm..

In both male and female tolerance is never allowed in the larger or smaller size.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

SERIOUS FAULTS

• Flesh-colored truffle.
• Mild upper or lower prognathism. Partial clamp.
• Very loose eyelids.
• Very bowed or arched back.
• Very flattened or barrel-shaped rib cage.
• Elbows turned very outward or inward.
• Hindquarters too high.
• Very narrow position of the hind limbs, or cow-shaped or O-shaped, both when standing and during movement.
• Coat that is too fine or too thin.
• Intense deviations in color; black with red markings.
• Different size.

MISS PLAYOFFS

• Aggressive or fearful dog.
• Marked upper or lower prognathism. Deviated arch of incisors.
• Missing teeth (except P1).
• Ectropion, entropion.
• Congenital broken tail.
• Weakness in character.

Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Bavarian Mountain Scenthound (English).
2. Chien de recherche au sang de la montagne bavaroise (French).
3. Bayerischer Gebirgsschweisshund (German).
4. (em alemão: Bayrischer gebirgsschweisshund) (Portuguese).
5. Sabueso bávaro de montaña, Rastreador de Baviera (español).