Bloodhound
Belgium · 24.5–27 in tall · 88–119 lb · short smooth coat
Next to the average dog it is prone to drooling, vocal, no guard instinct, and not for small children. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise and sheds moderately.
Find out if a Bloodhound suits youA good fit if…
- this is your first dog — the scores point to a manageable one
Think twice if…
- you share walls with neighbours
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The bloodhound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting deer, wild boar, rabbits, and since the Middle Ages, for tracking people. Believed to be descended from hounds once kept at the Abbey of Saint-Hubert, Belgium, in French it is called le chien de Saint-Hubert. This breed is known for its ability to discern human scent over large distances and extended periods of time through its keen sense of smell and strong tracking instincts. Bloodhounds are used by police and law enforcement around the world to track fugitives, missing people, and lost pets.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
