German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bavarian Mountain Hound

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

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
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General Details
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
17-20½ Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Origin Country
Germany
Germany
Origin Year
1800 AD
1350 AD
Temperament
German Shorthaired Pointer
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
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Traits
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Pannus
Lymphedema
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
German Shorthaired Pointer
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Black Roan
Black Roan
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
Liver Roan
Liver Roan
White
White
Brindle
Brindle
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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