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Running away from Germany, the Bavarian Mountain Fragrance Hound is the Bayerischer Geborgschivhand in its native German. The most notable feature of the breed is its excellent “cold nose” tracking capability. His nose is so sharp, he can distinguish between injured game and other animals of the same species. This somewhat light, active, medium-sized breed is dedicated to its owner, but can be reserved with strangers. He is not a kennel dog and loves being around his human family.
The German Bracken were the original hunting dogs that had “the finest nose” and developed a strong form that followed the trail and trails, but only the most reliable and tenacious Bracken to find the lost trail of the hunting game Was leased. From these particular Bracken, all the Liam Hounds (Leithunde) and Leishhounds (Schwyshande) were tied up, including the Bayerischer Gebirgschswissehund (Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound).
After the end of the eighteenth century and the beginning of the nineteenth, the Hanoverian Scunthound had developed and was a breed of choice by hunters in the lower elevations. Following the 1848 revolution and advances in hunting and firearms, a dog was needed “after the shot” to track injured game in more mountainous areas. The heavy Hanoverian scunthound was not suitable for work. To meet this need for lighter, in the 1870s, Baron Karg-Bebenberg became the Bavarian Mountain Mountainshound with the Red Mountain Scunthound crossing the Reichenhall, a more agile hound, a Hanoverian scunthound. In 1912, the Club for Bavarian Mountain Scunthound was founded in Munich, Germany and is the only recognized club for the breed in that country.
Today, these dogs are hunting companions for professional hunters and gamekeepers. Although still rare, there is a growing interest in this breed, with clubs from many countries including Great Britain and the United States, as well as Germany.
The Bavarian Mountain Hound is very similar compared to many other German Scunthound breeds, most notably its close relatives and the Hanoverian Hound. The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a medium-sized breed. The average male is 18½ and 20½ inches tall at the shoulder, while the average female is 17 and 19 inches tall. While weight is strongly influenced by gender, erection, and position, most breed members weigh between 44 and 55 pounds. It is a dog that is quite tall from chest to tail, it is tall from shoulder to floor, although certainly not to the extent of a breed such as dachshund or basset hound. The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a very athletic breed, and has a heavy muscle. Although not a slightly built breed by any means, it is built significantly lighter than many other scenthounds. The tail of the Bavarian Mountain Hound is high-set, medium-length, and is carried horizontally or slightly downward.
The head and face of the Bavarian Mountain Hound are proportional to the size of the dog’s body, but are relatively small compared to most Scantheds. In general, head and facial features are relatively fine for a scunthound, and in some ways reminiscent to those present on the eighth. The head of the Bavarian Mountain Hound is somewhat wide and very slightly arched. The head and muzzle of this breed are only somewhat different because they blend so easily. The muzzle itself is slightly shorter than the length of the head, broadly it is never pointed, and is either slight or slightly convex. The lips of this breed are slightly pendulous, but do not pass anywhere near the extent that they are supposed to. The Bavarian Mountain Hound has a wide nose, open nose, and is either black or dark red. The Bavarian Mountain Hound has relatively long ears, round at the tips, high at the head and relatively broad. The ears fall down close to the sides of the head, preferably without any bend. The eyes of the Bavarian Mountain Hound are not very large, are not round, and are found in varying shades of color. The overall expression of most of the breed members is clear and cautious.
The Bavarian Mountain Hound’s coat is dense, close-fitting, rigid, and exhibits little shine. The coat is best on the head and ears and the longest and stiffest on the abdomen, legs, and tail. The Bavarian Mountain Hound is found in many colors including biscuits, fawn, clear tan through dark red, and reddish brown. Any of these colors can be tied with black hair or completely, and all breed members must exhibit black ears and muffets. The base color is usually the richest on the back. Occasionally, Bavarian Mountain Hounds will breed with a different color coat such as solid black. Such dogs are punished in the show ring and should not be banned, but make excellent pets or hunting dogs as members of any other breed.
The gestation period in lasts for 60-64 days
The primary period of the reproductive cycle of the female is called Proestrus and goes on for around 9 days. During this time the females begin to draw in males. The subsequent part is the Estrus when the bitch is receptive to the male. It goes on for around 3 to 11 days. The third part is the Diestrus. Usually, it happens around day 14. In this period the bitch’s discharge changes for distinctive red and reaching its end. The vulva gets back to average, and she will no longer allow mating. The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time span between heat periods ordinarily keeps going around a half year. The litter size ranges between 6 to 8 puppies at a time.
The Bavarian Mountain Fragrance Hound should perform well on high quality dog food, whether it is commercially manufactured or prepared with the supervision and approval of your vet. Any diet should be appropriate for the age of the dog (puppy, adult or senior). Some dogs are at risk of being overweight, so watch your dog’s calorie consumption and weight level. Treatment training can be an important aid, but giving too much can lead to obesity. Know which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not. If you have any concerns about your dog’s weight or diet, check with your vet. Clean, fresh water must be available at all times.
Bavarian mountain scunt hounds are not conducive to city life. They are in regular need of space and exercise. They are also not dogs for casual hunters. Most foresters and game wardens are owned and used. If not kept in a working home, Bavarians will require abundant physical and mental stimulation to satisfy their high hunting instinct. He is not a kennel dog, but can be trained to sleep and eat there. Location is important for running and playing in an area with a high fence, as they are known for climbing bored and digging holes.
Bavarians are generally a very healthy breed. Responsible breeders screen their stock for health concerns such as hip dysplasia and epilepsy. Good breeders use genetic testing of their breeding stock to reduce the likelihood of disease in their puppies.