| Bloodhound |
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Appearance
Bloodhounds weigh from 80 to 110 lb (36 to 50 kg) and stand 23 to 27 inches (58 to 69
cm) high at the withers. The acceptable colors for Bloodhounds are black and tan, liver
and tan, or red. In the Middle Ages, they also occurred in other solid colors, including
white (known as the Talbot hound).
Temperament
This breed is a mellow, cheerful, affectionate dog who is nonetheless tireless in
following a scent. Because of its strong tracking instinct, it can be willful, and somewhat
difficult to obedience train. However, with the proper amount of time and effort, this can
be achieved. Bloodhounds are affectionate, gentle, and even-tempered, they make
excellent family pets but, like any large breed, may require supervision when around
small children because of the possibility of knocking them over with their bulk.
History
The bloodhound was, according to legend, first bred ca. AD 1000 by monks at the St.
Hubert Monastery in Belgium. Undoubtedly, its origins do reside in France, home of
many of the modern Hound breeds. Its excellent tracking skills were drawn on in
breeding other scenthounds, such as the Coonhound, Swiss Jura Hound, Bavarian
Mountain Hound, and many others.
Bloodhounds weigh from 80 to 110 lb (36 to 50 kg) and stand 23 to 27 inches (58 to 69
cm) high at the withers. The acceptable colors for Bloodhounds are black and tan, liver
and tan, or red. In the Middle Ages, they also occurred in other solid colors, including
white (known as the Talbot hound).
Temperament
This breed is a mellow, cheerful, affectionate dog who is nonetheless tireless in
following a scent. Because of its strong tracking instinct, it can be willful, and somewhat
difficult to obedience train. However, with the proper amount of time and effort, this can
be achieved. Bloodhounds are affectionate, gentle, and even-tempered, they make
excellent family pets but, like any large breed, may require supervision when around
small children because of the possibility of knocking them over with their bulk.
History
The bloodhound was, according to legend, first bred ca. AD 1000 by monks at the St.
Hubert Monastery in Belgium. Undoubtedly, its origins do reside in France, home of
many of the modern Hound breeds. Its excellent tracking skills were drawn on in
breeding other scenthounds, such as the Coonhound, Swiss Jura Hound, Bavarian
Mountain Hound, and many others.
The Bloodhound's physical characteristics
account for its superlative ability to follow a
scent trail left several days in the past.
account for its superlative ability to follow a
scent trail left several days in the past.
23-27 inches
High
High
10-12 Years
Smooth, short, weatherproof
Low
Belgium
Black & Tan, Red & Tan or red
High
Responsive, gentle, and affectionate
80-110 pounds
Medium-Low
