The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a descendant from primitive hunting dogs, the Hanoverian and Tyrolean scenthounds. This rare breed was founded in 1912 and was used as a hunting dog primarily for trailing wounded game. This breed is a bigger than average hunting dog and is known to have a sleek and very athletic looking body type as well as being not susceptible to many diseases.

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