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Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bayerischer Gebirgsschwei or Lab or Snap Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet breeds.
Bayerischer Gebirgsschwei
Bavarian Mountain Scenthound
Lab
Labrador
Snap Dog
English Whippet
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet? Compare adult weight ranges.
44-55 pounds (20–25 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
49.5 pounds (20–25 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) 25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Bavarian Mountain Hound or Labrador Retriever or Whippet? Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet height comparison:
Male: 19–20 inches (47–52 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (44–48 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 19–20 inches (47–52 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (44–48 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $1000-$2000 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Bavarian Mountain Hound or Labrador Retriever or Whippet?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which is easiest to train?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Whippet dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which breed is most alert?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are good watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Whippet dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which breed is most protective?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet? Compare temperaments.
Agile
Courageous
Loyal
Spirited
Quiet
Calm
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Outright
Companionable
Adaptable
Quiet
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Whippet dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet?
Average to High: Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet social needs comparison:
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are a social breed.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Bavarian Mountain Hound rarely barks.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Bavarian Mountain Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Bavarian Mountain Hound breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which breed is most flexible?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Bavarian Mountain Hound or Labrador Retriever or Whippet?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Bavarian Mountain Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Whippet has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which uses mouth most during play?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Whippet dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bavarian Mountain Hound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Whippet bite force: Ordinary.

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which breed lives longest?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Bavarian Mountain Hound: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which handles climate changes best?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which has fewer health issues?
Bavarian Mountain Hounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Bavarian Mountain Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Heart Murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Von Willebrand's Disease
Heart Problems
Deafness
Vaccination Sensitivity
Drug Sensitivity
Arthritis
Kidney Issues
Addison's Disease

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which breed is most active?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bavarian Mountain Hound or Labrador Retriever or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs have an average exercise need.
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Bavarian Mountain Hound or Labrador Retriever or Whippet?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Bavarian Mountain Hound has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which needs most food?
2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Red
Brindle
Biscuit
masked fawn
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Fawn
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The Bavarian Mountain Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which drools least?
The Bavarian Mountain Hound is an average drooler.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Bavarian Mountain Hound has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Thick
Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Fine
Short
Close in texture
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bavarian Mountain Hound or Labrador Retriever or Whippet? Bavarian Mountain Hound or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Whippet dogs are low shedders.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which is best with kids?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are generally with other pets.
Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Bavarian Mountain Hound or Labrador Retriever or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Bavarian Mountain Hound or Labrador Retriever or Whippet?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Bavarian Mountain Hound or Labrador Retriever or Whippet?
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet?
No
Bavarian Mountain Hound dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Bavarian Mountain Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Bavarian Mountain Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Bavarian Mountain Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 5-10 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Bavarian Mountain Hound vs Labrador Retriever vs Whippet Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Leash (scent) Hounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Bavarian Mountain Hound, Labrador Retriever, and Whippet. Which has most recognition?
Dog Registry of America Inc.
United Kennel Club
Irish Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

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