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Blood Hound
Other Names : St Hubert Hound, Chien du St Hubert Country of origin: Belgium Dog Group Kennel Club : Hound General appearance: Bloodhounds have a short, smooth and waterproof coat and have a nobel expression. Their skin is thin and loose and hangs around the head and neck in loose folds with droopy lower eyelids. In general, Bloodhounds are muscular dogs and are very powerful. Their voices are full, musical and sonorous. The Bloodhound has a very short, and hard coat, the hair should be softer on the head and ears while the remaining hair should be harsh and coarse. The skull is long and narrow with a very pronounced occiput and an abundance of loose skin especially over the forehead and sides of the face. The ears should be thin and soft to the touch, very long and falling in gracefold folds. Colour: Commonly Bloodhounds are black and tan, liver and tan and red but small amounts of white are allowed. Size: Bitch 58 - 63cms Dog 63 - 69cms Weight: Min Max Temperament: In general, Bloodhounds are affectionate and easy going with other dogs and people but are tireless when following a scent. They were originally bred for the purpose of tracking people and possess the best sense of smell of any dog. They can be known to get on with other dogs and other household pets. Despite their size, they are not good guard dogs and would never dream of attacking. They are friendly and tenacious dogs who will welcome both wanted and unwanted visitors. Movement: Bloodhounds have a swinging free pace which is athletic. Care and Training: The blood hound in general does not need much grooming of the coat however, you will need to clean the folds in the skin and their ears as they are prone to Irritation and infections. A quick and regular brushing should be performed to remove any dead or loose hair, as this breed can seasonally be a very heavy shedder. Blood hounds are very inteligent but can also be very stubborn this making them difficult to train. Overall Exercise > 2 hours per day. The Bloodhound has the tendency to overeat so regular exercise is a must if this breed is to stay healthy and active. Bloodhounds do best with acreage and a large area to roam in however can do well if they have an owner that has a regular exercise regimen. If not given sufficient exercise they can be boisterous! Feeding Requirements: These dogs are very large eaters and it will cost around £10 per week to feed them. Exercise: Low Grooming: Med Noise: Med Personal Protection: Medium Suitability As Guard Dog: Low Level of Aggression: Low Compatibility With Other Animals: High Suitablity for Children: Medium Often docked? No Average litter size: 7-8 Life Expectancy (yrs) 10 History: The Bloodhound is one of the oldest hound breeds, originating from ancestors who were bred in Assyria around 2000 - 1000 B.C. It is thought that these dogs were taken to the Mediterranean by the Phoenicians, and then from there spread north into Europe. Their ancestry,
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