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Description: 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. The Bloodhound is powerful, yet graceful. The Bloodhound is good with children and other animals with their gentle nature. The Bloodhound has a tenancy to drool, but is otherwise a very clean dog. An outstanding ability as a scent hound, superior to other hounds, 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: The Bloodhound is determined, responsive, gentle, affectionate, sensitive
With Children: Yes, the Bloodhound is good with kids.
With Pets: Yes, the Bloodhound is aggressive only if on a scent.
Special Skills: Hound, tracking dog, family pet.

Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Training: The Bloodhound's 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 bloodhound dogs.

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. The Bloodhound breed was 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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