Protecting the Breed.
Advancing the Work.
News, membership, training guidance, and events dedicated to the Bavarian Mountain Hound.
About the National Bavarian Mountain Association
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
The Association exists to uphold high standards in the Breeding Working and Evaluation of the Bavarian Mountain Hound. We believe that health, lineage, working ability and the correct conformation are inseparable. By promoting best practice, continued learning, and respect for the breed's original function, we aim to safeguard its future without compromise.
Mission Statement – Health, Welfare & Modern Stewardship
We are dedicated to safeguarding the Bavarian Mountain Hound through ethical breeding, informed education, and respect for its working origins. Our focus is on producing healthy, well balanced dogs with strong tracking ability, correct structure, and stable temperament. By promoting best practice in welfare, transparent health testing, responsible showing, and continued working education, we strive to ensure the breed thrives for generations to come.
We are dedicated to safeguarding the Bavarian Mountain Hound through ethical breeding, informed education, and respect for its working origins. Our focus is on producing healthy, well balanced dogs with strong tracking ability, correct structure, and stable temperament. By promoting best practice in welfare, transparent health testing, responsible showing, and continued working education, we strive to ensure the breed thrives for generations to come.
Health & Lineage
Protecting the Bavarian Mountain Hound starts with understanding its genetics. Health screening and lineage knowledge are essential to preserving sound, capable hound.
Protecting the Bavarian Mountain Hound starts with understanding its genetics. Health screening and lineage knowledge are essential to preserving sound, capable hound.
Working
The Bavarian Mountain Hound was bred to work. Preserving natural tracking ability and mental soundness is vital to maintaining the breeds true purpose. Continued education and encouragement of tracking work help keep the breed true to its roots.
The Bavarian Mountain Hound was bred to work. Preserving natural tracking ability and mental soundness is vital to maintaining the breeds true purpose. Continued education and encouragement of tracking work help keep the breed true to its roots.
Showing
Correct conformation supports fit and functional health. Showing should complement working ability, not replace it. We promote showing that values soundness, balance, and breed integrity.
Correct conformation supports fit and functional health. Showing should complement working ability, not replace it. We promote showing that values soundness, balance, and breed integrity.
Visions for the future
By linking health, lineage, working education, and responsible showing, we aim to protect the Bavarian Mountain Hound as a complete, capable breed for generations to come.
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Health
Health
Health services from the National Bavarian Mountain Hound Association support the long-term wellbeing of the breed through guidance on preventative care, common health considerations, and responsible ownership practices. Explore recommendations designed to help keep Bavarian Mountain Hounds fit for family life, training, and field work.
Contact
- Lincolnshire, UK
- info@nbmha.co.uk
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00
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