Bloodhound
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- Dog Breed Group
- Hound Dogs
- Origin of Breed
- Belgium
- Life Expectancy
- 9 - 11 Years
- Color
- Black and tan, liver (red) and tan, or red
- Coat
- Smooth, short and weatherproof.
- Exercise Needs
- Requires daily exercise.
- Temperament
- The Bloodhound is determined, responsive, gentle, affectionate, and sensitive. He makes an excellent family pet and a good watch
- Good with Children
- Good with children and other pets as long as he is not on the scent.
- Grooming Needs
- Their short coat requires a rub down with a wet towel several times a week. Toenails need weekly clipping. Care should be taken
- Average Size - Male (in)
- 25 - 27
- Average Size - Female (in)
- 23 - 25
- Average Weight - Male (lbs)
- 90 - 110
- Average Weight - Female (lbs)
- 80 - 100
- Health Issues
- Inverted eyelids, bloat, hip dysplasia.v
- Living Conditions
- The edge of a national forest with no neighbors within earshot.
Breed Description
The Bloodhound is a powerful dog that stands over more ground than is usual with hounds of other breeds. He skin is thin to the touch and extremely lose. He is powerful, yet graceful. He has a tendancy to drool, but is otherwise a very clean dog. He has an outstanding ability as a scent hound, superior to other hounds, which has made him very useful in police investigations. The Bloodhound is one of the oldest hound breeds. His ancestry can be traced to eight century Belgium. He was brought to Britain by William the Conqueror in 1066. His name comes from the English blue bloods who helped nurture the breed.