Dog
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Hound 
Mountain Hound Champions
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Pronunciation:
moun-tn hound
Breed Description:
The Mountain Hound breed of dog, also known as the Bavarian Mountain Hound, is a medium sized breed of dog that should be athletic and sturdy in appearance. They should be slightly longer than they are tall but should still be well-balanced and never too muscular where they appear cumbersome. The breed should have a slightly raised back end for a slightly off level top line. The head should be broad with a long muzzle and long ears that hang down the side of the head. The tail should be medium in length.
The coat of the Mountain Hound should be short and thick. It should cover the dog completely, lying close to the skin and should be hard in texture and shiny. They can be found in red, any shade of fawn ranging from light to dark, brindle, red-fawn, gray-fawn and black ticked. The muzzle and ears are usually black or darker in color than the rest of the coat and the tail is often ticked with black.
Temperament:
The Mountain Hound breed of dog is known for being an intelligent dog that approaches life in a very calm manner. This is a dog that takes life in stride and they are happy to sit back and watch it before joining in. Their calm demeanor is often at odds with their activity levels but the Mountain Hound will fit into most households. The breed does very well with children and tend to be very affectionate and gentle with them. In addition, the Mountain Hound does well with other dogs but they may not be suitable for homes with small non-canine pets since they can have a high prey drive.
Height:
The average height for a Mountain Hound is between 17 to 19 inches for a female and 18.5 to 20.5 inches for a male.
Weight:
The average weight for a Mountain Hound is between 44 to 55 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Mountain Hound breed of dog is considered to be a very hardy breed and has no known health problems at this time.
Living Conditions:
The Mountain Hound breed of dog is not recommended for apartments. This is an active breed that needs plenty of room to play so the ideal living condition is a home with a large yard. It is important for this breed to have a fenced yard since they will follow anything that smells interesting to them.
Exercise:
The Mountain Hound breed of dog is an active breed and they really do need a lot of exercise. Expect to give them about 60 minutes of exercise each day or about three very long walks. They make excellent jogging companions. They should only be exercised on leash when they are outside a secure area since they will follow any interesting scent.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Mountain Hound breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and they require little to no maintenance to keep their coats healthy. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. A wipe down with a damp cloth will keep them clean and they should only be bathed when it is absolutely necessary. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Mountain Hound breed of dog was developed in Germany, and more specifically in the Bavarian mountains, during the late 1800's to be used as a hunting breed. It is not clear what breeds went into the origin of the Mountain Hound but we do know that it was an effort to create a tracking dog and the breed was developed from various scenthound breeds. The breed has remained a relatively rare one and even today, they are considered to be one of the most uncommon breeds of scenthounds. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
