Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Hanover Hound

Compare the Bavarian Mountain Hound to the Hanover Hound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bavarian Mountain Hounds and Hanover Hounds.

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Hanover Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
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General Details
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
17-20½ Inches
19-22 Inches
Weight
40-55 Pounds
80-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1350 AD
1980 AD
Temperament
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Overall Friendliness
Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Traits
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Obesity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Hanover Hound
Breed Colors
Brindle
Brindle
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
Black
Black
Brown
Brown
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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