Bloodhound Breed Information

Bloodhound Quick Stats:

Other Common Names:
Chien de Saint-Hubert

Description:
The Bloodhound is a large and powerful dog breed with wrinkled skin and drooping ears. 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.

Country of Origin:
The Bloodhound originated in Belgium.

Height:
Male Bloodhounds range from 25 inches to 27 inches. Female Bloodhounds range from 23 inches to 25 inches.

Weight:
Male Bloodhounds range from 90 to 110 pounds. Female Bloodhounds range from 80 to 100 pounds.

Colors:
Bloodhounds are typically black and tan, red and tan or all tan.

Coat:
Bloodhounds have short and smooth coats that require periodic brushing.

Temperament:
The Bloodhound is an affectionate and gentle dog breed who gets along well with children. Devoted and protective, the Bloodhound makes a good watchdog.

Health Concerns:
The Bloodhound is susceptible to hip dysplasia, ear infections, entropion and gastric torsion.

Life Expectancy:
The expected life span of the Bloodhound is 7-10 years.

Living Environment:
Bloodhounds love to hunt and track and they do best living in the country in a house with a fenced yard. The Bloodhound will do okay living in an apartment as long as it gets sufficient amounts of exercise.

AKC Group:
The Bloodhound is in the Hound group.

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