Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Compare Bavarian Mountain Hound and Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bavarian Mountain Hound
VS
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
44 – 52 cm
62 – 74 cm
Weight
21 – 25 kg
35 – 52 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 13 years
11 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
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
Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Giant
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 Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog
Large, white Italian livestock guardian, the Maremma Abruzzese Sheepdog is powerful, weather‑resistant and deeply loyal yet reserved with strangers. Independent, strong‑willed and highly watchful, it needs space, secure fencing, experienced handling and regular coat care to thrive.
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