 
Bloodhound
adult Bloodhound
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| group: hound /
scenthound |
height: m 25-27" /
63.5-68.6 cm, f 23-25"
/ 58.4-63.5 cm |
| types: |
weight: m
90-110 lbs / 40.8-49.89 kg, f 80-100 lbs / 36.3-45.35 kg |
| colors: |
black
and tan, red and tan, liver and tan, tawny, specks of white |
| physical traits: |
scent hound, thin, loose,
deep folds of skin, howler, pendulous dewlaps |
| hair type: |
short, hard, thin and
loose |
personality/
temperament: |
noble, dignified, affectionate,
shy, mild mannered, tender, not a watchdog |
maintenance/
special needs:
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needs to keep occupied,
exercise, patience when obedience training, keep ears clean,
drools alot , large - not good for apartments |
| nickname: |
Chien de St. Hubert, St.
Hubert Hound, named Bloodhound because kept by the aristocracy |
| origination: |
early Egypt, Greece, Italy,
then Belgium |
| bred for: |
tracking, hunting |
| identifying traits: |
most well known of all
scent hounds, trails humans but does not attack them, hunts
but does not kill |
| ideal for: |
family, other dogs, other
pets, country living, companionship, police work, trail missing
persons, tracking, |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
10-12 yrs |
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| of interest: |
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| health concerns: |
eye: ectropion |
| kennel
clubs: |
akc,
saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(hound dog group), fci-(large size scenthound
dog group), ukc (scenthound dog group), ckc |
| rescues: |
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