Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound vs Border Collie
Breed Compatibility
97% Compatible
Energy Level
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound: Regular Exercise0.6
Border Collie: Needs Lots of Activity1.0
Moderately Compatible
Trainability
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound: Agreeable0.6
Border Collie: Eager to Please1.0
Moderately Compatible
Grooming Needs
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound: Weekly Brushing0.4
Border Collie: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Very Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound3/5
Border Collie3/5
Good with Other Dogs
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound3/5
Border Collie3/5
Good with Strangers
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound3/5
Border Collie4/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Eye Problems: Progressive vision issues
Ear Infections: Due to drooping ears
Bloat: Digestive emergency risk
Elbow Dysplasia: Joint development issue
Cardiac Issues: Heart health concerns
Border Collie
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation
CEA: Eye development disorder
MDR1: Drug sensitivity gene
TNS: Neurological condition
CL: Neurological disorder
Epilepsy: Seizure disorder
Pros & Cons Comparison
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Pros
Excellent tracking abilities
Loyal companion
Good endurance
Versatile working dog
Cons
Requires extensive exercise
Strong prey drive
Reserved with strangers
Needs experienced handler
Border Collie
Pros
Extremely intelligent
Highly trainable
Athletic and agile
Loyal and devoted
Excellent working dog
Cons
Requires extensive exercise
May be too intense for novice owners
Strong herding instinct
Needs constant mental stimulation
Can be overly sensitive
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound Fun Fact
Their exceptional nose can track week-old scent trails across challenging mountain terrain.
Border Collie Fun Fact
Border Collies can learn to recognize over 1,000 words and can understand complex multi-step commands.
Heritage & Purpose
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Origin:
Developed in Bavaria during the 1870s for tracking wounded game in mountainous terrain. Expert scent hounds valued for their precise tracking abilities in challenging landscapes.
Border Collie
Origin:
Developed in the border country between Scotland and England during the 1700s, these dogs revolutionized sheep herding with their distinctive 'eye' and precise control of livestock.
Special Considerations
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Regular ear cleaning needed due to drooping ears. Requires consistent exercise and mental stimulation. Health screening for common breed issues recommended.
Border Collie
Requires extensive daily exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent training. Regular grooming needed during shedding seasons. Early socialization crucial.