Finnish Spitz vs Bavarian Mountain Hound

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

Finnish Spitz vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
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General Details
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15½-20 Inches
17-20½ Inches
Weight
20-33 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Origin Country
Finland
Germany
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1350 AD
Temperament
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Traits
Needy
Stubborn
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Dander
High to Very High
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
None
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Common Health Issues
Epilepsy
Eye problems
Joint problems
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Finnish Spitz
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Colors
Gold
Gold
Red
Red
Red Gold
Red Gold
Brindle
Brindle
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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