Irish Terrier vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare Irish Terrier and Bavarian Mountain Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Terrier
VS
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Terrier
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
44 – 50 cm
44 – 52 cm
Weight
11 – 15 kg
21 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
9 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
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
Irish Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Stubborn
Medium
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Great with Kids
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Irish Terrier
Medium, athletic terrier with a wiry red coat, low shedding when properly groomed. Intelligent, energetic, and independent, needing daily exercise and mental stimulation. Deeply loyal and people‑oriented, a keen watchdog, with strong prey drive and sometimes challenging with other dogs.
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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