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The Bloodhound is a powerful dog that stands over more ground than is usual with hounds of other breeds. Their skin is thin to the touch and extremely lose. Bloodhounds are powerful, yet graceful. The Bloodhound is good with children and other animals with their gentle nature. They have a tenancy to drool, but is otherwise a very clean dog. An outstanding ability as a scent hound, superior to other hound, which has made them very useful in police investigations.
Other Names: St. Hubert's Hound, Chien St. Hubert
Height: 23 - 27 inches
Weight: 80 - 90 lbs.
Colors: Black and tan, liver (red) and tan, or red
Coat: Smooth, short and weatherproof.
Temperament: Bloodhounds are determined, responsive, gentle, affectionate, sensitive
With Children: Yes, good
With Pets: Yes, aggressive only if on a scent
Special Skills: Hound, tracking dog, family pet.
Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Training: Bloodhounds short coat requires a rub down with a wet towel several times a week. Toenails need weekly clipping. Care should be taken to keep their ears clean. The Bloodhound requires daily exercise.
Learning Rate: Medium - Low
Activity: Indoors: Low, Outdoors: High
Living Environment: The edge of a national forest with no neighbors within earshot. Loves the hunt, a big family and other bloodhounds.
Health Issues: Inverted eyelids, bloat, hip dysplasia.
Life Span: 9 - 11 years
Litter Size: 7 - 8
Country of Origin: Belgium
History: The Bloodhound is one of the oldest hound breeds. Their ancestry can be traced to the eight century Belgium. Bloodhounds were brought to Britain by William the Conqueror in 1066. Their name comes from the English blue bloods who helped nurture the breed.
First Registered by the AKC: 1885
AKC Group: Hound
Class: Hound
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 6), KC (GB), UKC
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