Plott Hound vs Bavarian Mountain Hound

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

Plott Hound vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
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General Details
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-25 Inches
17-20½ Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1750 AD
1350 AD
Temperament
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Plott Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Colors
Brindle
Brindle
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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