Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Irish Red Setter
Compare Bavarian Mountain Hound and Irish Red Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bavarian Mountain Hound
VS
Irish Red Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Irish Red Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Not Available
Height
44 – 52 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
21 – 25 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
2/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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
Irish Red Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Large
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 Irish Red Setter
An energetic, affectionate pointing dog with a chestnut-red coat, long ears, and an elegant, athletic build. Bred to find and point game birds, the Irish Red Setter needs plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and close interaction with its owner. Playful and often slow to mature, this breed is best suited to an active home with time for training, companionship, and regular grooming.
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