Greyhound vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare Greyhound and Bavarian Mountain Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Greyhound
VS
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Greyhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
68 – 76 cm
44 – 52 cm
Weight
28 – 50 kg
21 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
9 – 12 years
9 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking Level
1/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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
Greyhound
Great with Kids
High Energy
Low Grooming
Quiet
Easy to Train
Giant
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with Kids
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Greyhound
Tall, slender Greyhounds are sprinting sighthounds, built for speed yet calm indoors. They have a short, low‑maintenance coat in many colors and need soft bedding and weather protection. Gentle, sensitive, and affectionate, they suit owners who provide routine, kind training, and moderate daily exercise.
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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