Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Compare Bavarian Mountain Hound and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bavarian Mountain Hound
VS
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
44 – 52 cm
48 – 56 cm
Weight
21 – 25 kg
17 – 21 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 13 years
10 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
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
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
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with Kids
Easy to Train
Medium
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Medium-sized French scenthound with a rough golden to red-fawn coat, dark expressive eyes, and sturdy, athletic build. Bred for wild boar, it’s energetic, curious, social, and gentle at home, needing ample outdoor exercise, secure fencing, and regular but simple coat care.
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