Sheltie vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
Compare the Sheltie to the Bavarian Mountain Hound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Bavarian Mountain Hounds.
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
17-20½ Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1909 AD
1350 AD
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Sheltie
Bavarian Mountain Hound
