American Cocker Spaniel vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare American Cocker Spaniel and Bavarian Mountain Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
American Cocker Spaniel
VS
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
American Cocker Spaniel
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
35 – 38 cm
44 – 52 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
21 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 16 years
9 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
American Cocker Spaniel
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with kids
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About American Cocker Spaniel
American Cocker Spaniel: a small, sturdy gundog with a silky coat and large, expressive eyes. Cheerful, affectionate, and people‑oriented, it suits active families. Needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, gentle positive training, and regular, thorough grooming and ear care.
About Bavarian Mountain Hound
The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a medium, athletic scent hound bred in Bavaria for tracking wounded game. Calm and reserved with strangers but affectionate with family, it has a short red‑to‑fawn coat and excels in scent work. Best for active homes that enjoy regular outdoor and mental activity.
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