English Setter vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare English Setter and Bavarian Mountain Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
English Setter
VS
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
English Setter
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
7 – Pointing Dogs
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
52 – 68 cm
44 – 52 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
21 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 15 years
9 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
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
English Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Medium
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with Kids
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About English Setter
Elegant, medium‑large gundog with a silky belton coat and feathered tail. Gentle, devoted and people‑oriented, it suits active families who enjoy long daily walks. Sensitive to harsh handling, it responds best to kind, consistent training and regular grooming.
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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