Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs Bavarian Mountain Hound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Slovensky Kopov and Alpine Dachsbracke. Which is better: Slovensky Kopov or Alpine Dachsbracke or Bavarian Mountain Hound?
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| Name | Slovensky Kopov | Alpine Dachsbracke | Bavarian Mountain Hound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Slovakia |  Austria |  Germany |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 389 | 320 | 418 |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Black Forest Hound, Slovenský kopov, Slovak Hound, Slovakian Hound | Alpenlandischer Dachsbracke, Alpenländische Dachsbracke, Alpenlandische Dachsbracke, Basset des Alpes, Alpine Basset Hound | Bavarian Mountain Scenthound, Bayerischer Gebirgsschwei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Leash (scent) Hounds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Leash (scent) Hounds section. |
| Breed Recognition | No set | American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc. | Dog Registry of America Inc. United Kennel Club Irish Kennel Club |
| Price | Unknown | $500-$700 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
| Size | Medium | Small | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 33-44 pounds (15-20 kg), Female: 33-44 pounds (15-20 kg) | 33 - 40 pounds (15 - 18 kg) | 44-55 pounds (20–25 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 38.5 pounds (17.5 kg), Female: 38.5 pounds (17.5 kg) | 36,5 pounds (16,5 kg) | 49.5 pounds (20–25 kg) |
| Height | Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm) | 13 - 16.5 inches (34 - 42 cm) | Male: 19–20 inches (47–52 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (44–48 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm) | 14,75 inches (38 cm) | Male: 19–20 inches (47–52 cm), Female: 17–19 inches (44–48 cm) |
Hair & Care - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
| Coat | Close Fitting Dense | Dense Smooth Thick | Thick Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Black | Dark deer red | Biscuit Brindle Tan masked fawn Red Black |
| Grooming | Effortless: The Slovensky Kopov requires minimal grooming. | Easy to groom: The Alpine Dachsbracke doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Bavarian Mountain Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Slovensky Kopovs shed moderately. | Alpine Dachsbrackes shed none to minimal. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
| Temperament | Courageous Alert Determined Intelligent Active Sociable Protective Stubborn | Brave Fearless Loyal Intelligent | Agile Courageous Quiet Calm Loyal Spirited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Very smart: Slovensky Kopov is an excellent dog breed. | Smart: Alpine Dachsbracke's has great intelligence. | Average: Bavarian Mountain Hound's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Slovensky Kopovs are easy to train. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are easy to train. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Slovensky Kopov is a highly playful breed. | Alpine Dachsbrackes, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Slovensky Kopovs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Alpine Dachsbrackes have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Slovensky Kopovs are highly affectionate dogs. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are highly affectionate dogs. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Slovensky Kopovs are a social breed. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are a social breed. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds are a social breed. |
| Barking | High: The Slovensky Kopov is a very vocal breed. | Average: The Alpine Dachsbracke barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Bavarian Mountain Hound rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Slovensky Kopovs are good watchdogs. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are good watchdogs. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Slovensky Kopovs strongly protect their territory. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are average defenders. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds strongly protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Slovensky Kopov has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Alpine Dachsbracke has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Bavarian Mountain Hound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Slovensky Kopovs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Alpine Dachsbrackes have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Slovensky Kopovs have average wanderlust potential. | Alpine Dachsbrackes have average wanderlust potential. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Slovensky Kopovs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Alpine Dachsbrackes have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds 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. |
| Apartment Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are apartment-friendly dogs. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Slovensky Kopovs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Alpine Dachsbrackes adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Slovensky Kopovs 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. | Alpine Dachsbrackes 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. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds 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. |
| Fighting 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. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
| Stranger Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are average friendly towards strangers. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are kid-friendly dogs. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are average friendly towards cats. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Slovensky Kopov is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Alpine Dachsbracke is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Bavarian Mountain Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are not the best breed for elderly people. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Slovensky Kopovs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are generally with other pets. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Slovensky Kopovs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Alpine Dachsbrackes are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Bavarian Mountain Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Slovensky Kopov breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Alpine Dachsbracke breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Bavarian Mountain Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
| Health Issues | The Slovensky Kopov is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Alpine Dachsbracke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | No set | Drug Sensitivity Ear Infections Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation | Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia |
| Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 12-13 years | 10-12 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Slovensky Kopovs are high energy dogs. | Alpine Dachsbrackes are high energy dogs. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
| Exercise Need | Slovensky Kopovs need a lot of exercises. | Alpine Dachsbrackes have an average exercise need. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Slovensky Kopovs don't need too much sleep. | Alpine Dachsbrackes don't need too much sleep. | Bavarian Mountain Hounds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 1/2 to 1 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day. | 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | High: The Alpine Dachsbracke breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Slovensky Kopov can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Alpine Dachsbracke can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Slovensky Kopov has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Alpine Dachsbracke has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Bavarian Mountain Hound has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Slovensky Kopov is an average drooler. | The Alpine Dachsbracke is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Bavarian Mountain Hound is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Slovensky Kopov vs Alpine Dachsbracke vs Bavarian Mountain Hound
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 4 to 6 puppies | 3-5 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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