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# The Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Germany
A tracking dog with a calm temperament, hardy and very attached to its owner.
Size MediumLife expectancy 11–13 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €800 – €1,000
[Find a breeder 1](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bavarian-mountain-scent-hound) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=bavarian-mountain-scent-hound)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Calm at home: When well exercised, it knows how to be composed and balanced in its everyday environment.
- Remarkable scenting ability: This breed is specialized in blood tracking and has excellent tracking abilities.
- Attachment to the owner: It develops a close bond with its reference person and appreciates a relationship of trust.
- High activity needs: He does not tolerate a life that is too sedentary and requires real regular outings.
- Strong hunting instinct: His interest in trails requires serious work on recall and self-control.
- Limited urban life: Without sufficient space or stimulation, he may have difficulty thriving long-term in the city.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: It is suitable for people able to provide regular exercise, presence, and mental stimulation.
- Nature lovers: Households that enjoy long outings in the forest or in the countryside match its needs well.
- Working use: It is particularly suited to profiles looking for a tracking dog or a blood-trailing search dog.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary people: A low-activity lifestyle does not meet its physical and mental needs.
- Small homes without sufficient outings: A small space without real daily exercise makes its balance harder.
- Owners absent all day: It needs availability, guidance, and regular interactions to live well.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
48 cmBavarian Mountain Scent Hound
- Height at the withers
- 44–52 cm
- Weight
- 20–25 kg
- Coat
- Short, close
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Germany
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound descends from the ancient brachets and was developed from selections derived from the Hanoverian Scent Hound. At the end of the 19th century, lighter subjects were selected in Bavaria to create a dog capable of working with ease on mountainous terrain. The modern breed was then structured in Germany, with the founding of the Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound Club in Munich in 1912.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a medium-sized scenthound, robust, muscular and harmoniously built, while retaining an impression of suppleness and lightness. Its body fits slightly into a rectangle, with a topline a little rising towards the rear. It carries an elongated head, fairly broad pendant ears, attentive eyes and a medium-length tail. Its coat is short, dense and lying close, most often fawn in different shades, sometimes darker on the muzzle and ears.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound has a calm, self-assured and balanced temperament. Very attached to its owner, it is docile and close to its family, while remaining reserved towards strangers. A working dog above all, it has retained a strong hunting instinct and great concentration when it follows a trail.
Affectionate Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, this breed needs an active life and regular outings to remain balanced. Even if it can be calm at home, the Bavarian Mountain Hound must be able to exercise and explore, ideally in natural areas. It copes poorly with an overly sedentary routine and thrives more with an available owner, capable of offering it activity, stimulation and presence.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training is generally manageable if it starts early and remains consistent. Recall, self-control and socialization must be worked on from the youngest age, especially because of his tracking instinct. He learns well with a gentle, firm and regular approach, without brutality or a power struggle.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
The purchase price of the Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound varies depending on the quality of the breeding, the bloodlines and the dog's intended use. For a relatively little-known working breed, it is particularly important to favor a reputable breeder who selects for temperament, health and functional aptitude.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound is generally considered a robust breed when it benefits from a balanced diet, a good level of activity and regular veterinary monitoring. Its lifestyle and the care of its ears, eyes and joints contribute largely to maintaining its good overall condition.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Bavarian Mountain Hound needs a quality diet, rich in proteins and adapted to its age, its activity and its body condition. Its daily ration is preferably divided into two meals to promote regular digestion and good digestive comfort.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
This breed is also known under the names Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound and Bayerischer Gebirgsschweisshund. It was selected for blood tracking work on wounded game, which explains its developed sense of smell, its concentration and its endurance on difficult terrain.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound a good family dog?
He can be pleasant in a family thanks to his calm temperament and his attachment to his owner, but he remains above all a working dog that needs activity, availability, and a consistent framework.
### Can he live in an apartment?
This is not his ideal living environment. Apartment living is only conceivable if his needs for outings, exploration, and physical exercise are truly met every day.
### Is he easy to train?
His training is rather manageable for an involved owner, especially if it starts early. Recall and managing the hunting instinct nevertheless require consistency.
## Find a Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound breeders by country
[6 breeders of Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/italy) [4 breeders of Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound in Poland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/poland) [3 breeders of Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/germany) [2 breeders of Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/united-kingdom) [1 breeder of Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/finland) [1 breeder of Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bavarian-mountain-scent-hound) [1 breeder of Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/spain) [1 breeder of Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bavarian-mountain-scent-hound/switzerland)
[All breeders of Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bavarian-mountain-scent-hound)
## Ready to welcome a Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bavarian-mountain-scent-hound)
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