Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Bavarian Mountain Hound and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bavarian Mountain Hound
VS
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
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Characteristic
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
44 – 52 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
21 – 25 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with Kids
Easy to Train
Medium
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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