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 Bloodhound Information and Picture
Group
Hound Group
History and Origin
The orginal ancestry of Bloodhound is unclear. However, the history can be traced back to 10th century in Belgium. It is said that St Huberts and his monks contributed extensively in the development of the breed. The black and tan colored Bloodhound is named St Hubert Hound and the white Bloodhound is called Talbot Hound in the old days. This breed is named Bloodhound from two possible reasons. It is said to be the oldest breed of hound dog, "blue blood". Another saying is this breed is used to track blood and wounded animals during hunting. Only until recently, Bloodhound is not only used for hunting but also used to track human (fugitives, lost trackers) and drugs by scent.
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Temperament
Bloodhound is friendly, patient and lovable dog. They are trainable but are sometimes very stubborn when attracted to unfamilar scent. They are boistorous when young and need plenty of attention and patients. They are good watchdog due to their size and bay at any unfamilar people and some are quite territorial. But, when they are out of their boundary, they greet everyone. They do great as family pet, good with children and other small animals. Ensure that children do not bully them as they do not usually return back the favor.
Description (Appearance)
Bloodhound is a large breed in comparison with other hound breeds. Bloodhounds are affectionate, gentle, even-temper and sloppy looking. In fact, they are very strong and willful. They have thin and loose skin especially on the head and neck that makes them look sleepy and unattentive. They have long muzzle and long ears. Their coats are short, hard and smooth; the colors are generally black or liver with tan.
Size
Height -- Dogs 25-27 inches. Bitches 23-25 inches from the wither
Weight -- Dogs 90-110 pounds. Bitches 80-100 pounds
Living Conditions
Bloodhound can live indoor given enough exercise, preferably a house with a yard to let them roam around. This breed is best suited in a cooler climate environment.
Exercise demand
Bloodhound need a lot of exercise and is capable to do long walk given their remarkable stamina. They like to track scent and go hunting if given the opportunity. Bloodhound is a large dog that needs regular exercise to keep their bone strong and health.
Health problems
This breed is prone to bloat, hip dyplasia, and eye problems
Life Expectancy
8 - 10 years. Relatively short compare to other breeds
Grooming
Grooming is relatively easy for short-hair coat. Groom with hound gloves several times a week. Bathe only when necessary. Bloodhound is an average shedder.
Special Concern
Bloat gives a high fatality rate for this breed of dog, gives regular small meal instead of single large meal to prevent bloating from happening. Their long ears need to check and clean regularly to prevent dirt cloak and infection. Like any other hound breed, fence the yard safely to prevent them from escaping tracking interesting scents. They drool quite a lot.
Recognition
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
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