🐾 Quick History
The Bavarian Mountain Bloodhound, also known as the Bavarian Red Dog, originates from Germany. This breed was developed in the 19th century to track the blood trails of injured animals in mountainous regions. Resulting from crosses between Hanoverian red dogs and light running dogs, it is perfectly adapted to the rugged terrain of the Bavarian Alps. Valued by hunters for its exceptional scenting ability, it remains an expert in tracking today.
🐕 Breed Profile
The Bavarian Red Dog is a medium-sized, muscular, and agile dog. Its dense coat, which is red or fawn in color, protects it from the elements in mountainous environments. Its dark, expressive eyes reflect its determination and intelligence.
🔍 In Brief
- Hypoallergenic: No
- Weight: 20-30 kg
- Height: 47-52 cm (males); 44-48 cm (females)
- Life Expectancy: 10-14 years
- Physical Activity Needs: 2 hours or more per day
❤️ Personality & Compatibility
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (highly capable and responsive)
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (close to its family)
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (expresses its alertness or excitement)
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (hardworking but can be independent)
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (exceptional tracking)
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Compatibility:
- With children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- With animals: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- With strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- In an apartment: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
> Good to know: The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a very devoted dog to its main owner. It can be distant with strangers and requires early socialization.
🛠 Hygiene & care
- Maintenance difficulty: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: €1000 to €1500
- Average annual cost: €500 to €1000 (food, veterinary, accessories)
💡 Fun fact: The scent of the Bavarian Mountain Hound is so precise that it is used by hunters and law enforcement to find injured animals or even missing persons.
