Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound

巴伐利亞山地嗅獵犬

MediumHoundShort coatOver 90 min/day

Updated 2026-09-09

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At a glance

The Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound (Bayerischer Gebirgsschweisshund) is a lightweight German leash-hound bred from the Hanoverian Scenthound for tracking wounded deer and boar in mountain terrain, and its 'cold nose' can pick out the injured animal it is following from others of the same species. The FCI standard asks for a calm, balanced, self-assured, biddable dog, devoted to its owner and reserved with strangers, neither shy nor aggressive; the AKC adds that it is not a kennel dog and wants to be with its family. It is a hunter's specialist first and needs a great deal of exercise and scent work.

Facts

Size	Medium
Height	43–52cm
Weight	17–30kg
Life expectancy	12–15years
Breed group	AKC: fss FCI: 6
Role	Hound
Coat	Short coat
Shedding	3/ 5
Exercise	60–150min/day
Can be left alone	up to 4 hours
Companionship need	4/ 5
Trainability	4/ 5
Barking	2/ 5
Good with children	3/ 5
Good with other dogs	3/ 5
Heat tolerance	4/ 5
Cold tolerance	2/ 5

Health

This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.

Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.

Hip dysplasia

Commonly reported in the breed; breeders screen hips by X-ray. Ask your vet about hip screening and about keeping your dog lean and fit.

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Epilepsy

Idiopathic epilepsy is reported in the breed. Ask your vet promptly if your dog has a seizure.

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Behaviour

Calm, devoted, reserved with strangers

The FCI standard describes the Bavarian as calm and balanced, devoted to its owner and reserved with strangers, and requires a sound, self-assured, unafraid, biddable dog that is neither shy nor aggressive. The AKC adds that it is not a kennel dog and prefers to be around its human family.

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A tracking specialist that needs work

The FCI standard defines the breed by its job — the specialist for searching wounded hoofed game, whose usefulness must be proven in working trials — and the AKC praises its outstanding "cold nose" tracking. The Royal Kennel Club puts its exercise need at more than two hours a day, and the AKC rates its energy 4/5 and mental-stimulation needs 4/5: plan on long walks and scent games rather than a quiet life.

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Temperament

The AKC summarises the breed's temperament as "loyal / reserved with strangers / versatile".

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Energy and exercise

Energy level is rated 4/5 (high) on the AKC breed-trait chart. The Royal Kennel Club puts its exercise need at "more than 2 hours per day".

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Training and barking

AKC trait chart: trainability 4/5, barking level 2/5. Individual dogs vary; early socialisation and reward-based training are recommended for every breed.

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Official guidance

Summaries of official documents are ours; the source is linked. Breed standards, laws and licensing rules change — check the issuing body for the current version.

AKC

American Kennel Club — Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound

Breed overview, breed-trait chart, history, official standard summary and health notes from the AKC and the national parent club.

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Accessed 2026-09-09

The Royal Kennel Club — Bavarian Mountain Hound

Breed characteristics (size medium, exercise more than 2 hours per day, lifespan over 10 years), plus the recommended pre-breeding health schemes and DNA tests.

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Accessed 2026-09-09

FCI

FCI nomenclature — Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound (standard no. 217, group 6)

FCI breed nomenclature entry with the official breed standard PDF in English, French, German and Spanish.

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Accessed 2026-09-09