Breed Group: Hounds
Weight: male: 90-110, female: 80-100 lbs
Height: male: 25-27, female: 23-25 inches
General description
The hounds are an ancient canine breed, and their origin is not entirely known. However, they are known to have been perfected by monks in Belgium. The Normans first brought these dogs to England and the United States. Bloodhound are hunting dogs, but they love to track more. Seeing that these dogs are bloodhounds, they will quickly lose interest and prefer to follow the scent. These dogs are often used as companion and tracking dogs, especially for tracking down animals, lost children, and criminals.
Temper
The Bloodhound is a gentle, tolerant, dignified, calm and lovable dog. He loves to show affection, and they are very good with children. They are good-natured companion dogs that will allow children to climb all over them. The bloodhound is very fond of attention, especially from children. However, children should be taught not to hurt these dogs, as these dogs will not object at all. This breed is full of energy and is very lively, especially when still young. These dogs have a tendency to be disobedient, but are generally very tame. Bloodhounds will get along with everyone and will welcome both unwanted and unwanted guests without a warm welcome. However, some will bark to let you know when strangers are around. They will get along quite well with other dogs and family pets; however, they do have a tendency to drool and snore quite a bit. The Bloodhound is capable of chasing any scent, even a human scent. This is a very unusual ability in any dog. These dogs have been known to follow tracks that are over 100 years old. They will also stay on a trail for 100+ miles because they are so determined. However, these dogs need to be fenced off, otherwise they will wander off. Most hounds cannot be taken off the leash.
Careful
The Bloodhound is low-maintenance, but it is important to clean under the folds of his skin to prevent dry, itchy skin. They should also be brushed frequently to remove excess dead hair, as they can shed a lot depending on the season. This breed has long, floppy ears, and they need to be cleaned frequently to prevent them from getting infected and sore.
Training
The Bloodhound must be trained in a firm, but also gentle manner. They can be stubborn, but owners of these dogs need to be patient.
It is very important to be consistent when training these dogs, as they will know how to move by training from their pitiful appearance. Although these dogs are not very obedient, they are very calm animals. They will often make their own decisions rather than follow the orders of their trainers.
Health problems
Although this is quite a tough breed, they do have some health conditions that potential owners should be aware of, including hip dysplasia, gastric torsion and elbow dysplasia, eyelid inversion, and also excessive skin folds and wrinkles.
