Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Welsh Sheepdog

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

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Welsh Sheepdog
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
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General Details
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20½ Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
40-55 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1350 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Traits
Needy
Willing to Please
Stubborn
Living Environment
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Colors
Brindle
Brindle
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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