Hovawart vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare Hovawart and Bavarian Mountain Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Hovawart
VS
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Hovawart
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
58 – 70 cm
44 – 52 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
21 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 14 years
9 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
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
Hovawart
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Protective
Easy to Train
Giant
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with Kids
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample 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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