Bloodhound breed information and pictures
The Bloodhound is part of the Hound group. The Bloodhound is a dog with Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Bloodhound is Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog The Bloodhound lifestyle is
The Bloodhound is susceptible to ear infections, hip dysplasia, entropion and gastric torsion. It is important that when contacting a Bloodhound breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Bloodhound from a petstore which commonly are known to support Bloodhound puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Bloodhound health issues. The AKC, CKC, FCI registries recognize the Bloodhound breed standard.
The Bloodhound is susceptible to ear infections, hip dysplasia, entropion and gastric torsion. It is important that when contacting a Bloodhound breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Bloodhound from a petstore which commonly are known to support Bloodhound puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Bloodhound health issues. The AKC, CKC, FCI registries recognize the Bloodhound breed standard.
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Bloodhound
Group: Hound
Size: Shoulder height: 58 - 69 cm (22.75 - 27.25 inches).
Weight: 40-60 pounds
| Country of Origin: Belgium. |
| Character: This dog is gentle, affectionate and independent. The Bloodhound barks infrequently but loudly but . It is well-known for its great scenting nose. |
| Temperment: Bloodhounds live in harmony with other dogs and household pets, and will greet visitors happily. As long as children do not pester the dog, this breed will also get along well with them. Devoted and protective, the Bloodhound makes a good watchdog. |
| Coat: This breed has a smooth, short coat. Colors are liver and red, black and red or plain red. A small amount of white on the feet, chest or tip of the tail is acceptable. |
| Care: It is necessary to clean their ears periodically. Occasional brushing is also required. |
| Colour: liver and red, black and red or plain red |
| Comments: A gentle dog breed, the Bloodhound does well with children and family pets. The Bloodhound is considered the best scent tracker of all the dog breeds and is used in many police investigations worldwide. |
| Purposes: Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog |
The Bloodhound is part of the Hound group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Watch Dog The Bloodhound lifestyle is