Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Pocket Beagle

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

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Pocket Beagle
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
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General Details
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-14 Years
Height
17-20½ Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
40-55 Pounds
7-15 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1350 AD
1600 AD
Temperament
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Traits
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low
Grooming Needs
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-14 Years
Health Concerns
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Epilepsy
Beagle dwarfism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Pocket Beagle
Breed Colors
Brindle
Brindle
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
Brown
Brown
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
Tri-Color
Tri-Color
White
White
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