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Bavarian Mountain Hound Custom design your designer dog or cat collar and more from over 10,000 possibilities.

The Bavarian Mountain Hound breed profile is sponsored by www.PetWearUSA.com visit PetWear to custom design your Bavarian Mountain Hound's next collar, leash or more and then let PetWear hand make it and then ship for free!Literally another bloodhound (which is just a term for a dog doing a type of work), the Bavarian Mountain Hound is a trailing dog.  The honor code of Germany requires that injured game is found, whether dead or alive.  As a wounded animal can often travel for days, at great speed initially due to adrenaline, a talented dog is required to find and stay to a trail that may only have a drop of blood every few yards.  The Bavarian Mountain Hound numbered among these dogs.

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General Information
Group(s): Hounds,  Scent Hound Height: under 20 inches
Weight: 55-77 pounds Longevity: early teens
Colors: black mask with fawn or brindle Coat type: smooth
Recognized Registries: FCI,
Overall Appearance: Substantial dog relatively close to the ground with minor flews and long ears. Eyes are alert and inquisitive.
Personaility - Behavior - Training
Energy Level: moderate
General Nature: low key, alert
  with Children: generally good
  with other pets: generally good
  with dogs: generally good
Socialization requirements: moderate
Ideal home characteristics: One that appreciates the great skills of a scenthound while recognizing the challenges on and off lead.
Temperament Notes: Affable and happy, intelligent and active.
Training requirement: moderate; socialize and basic manners
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Background Information
Year range of first recognition: Probably during the 12th or 13th century if not sooner.
Country of Origin: Germany/Bavaria
Original Function: Scenthound
History: Developed for trailing wounded game probably dating from before the Middle Ages.
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Questions to ask Breeder:

http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html  - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!

  • How long have you had Bassets?
  • What do you consider the proper Bavarian Mountain Dog temperament?
    • What health clearances do you get for your breeding stock?
    • Do you microchip your puppies?
    • Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
    • How did you choose this particular breeding pair?
    • What titles do you seek for your breeding stock?
    • What suggestions do you offer for training and socializing a Bavarian Mountain Dog pup?
    • What do you consider the ideal Bavarian Mountain Dog home?
    • At what age do you send your pups to their homes?
    • Do you intend to keep a puppy from this litter?
    • How often do you have puppies available?
    • Do you find them difficult to housetrain?
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Breed standard:

http://www.fci.be/uploaded_files/217gb2001_en.doc- Bavarian Mountain Hound Standard of FCI
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