Scottish Deerhound vs Bavarian Mountain Hound

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

Scottish Deerhound vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
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General Details
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-11 Years
12-15 Years
Height
28-32 Inches
17-20½ Inches
Weight
75-110 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1600 AD
1350 AD
Temperament
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Average Lifespan
8-11 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Osteosarcoma
Drug sensitivity
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Cystinuria
Factor VII deficiency
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Scruffy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Scottish Deerhound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black Brindle
Black Brindle
Blue
Blue
Blue Gray
Blue Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray Brindle
Gray Brindle
Brindle
Brindle
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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