Bloodhound Breed Description
Hound Group
The Bloodhound is a very powerful, massive hound with a long muzzle, drooping ears, and loose, wrinkled skin. His jowls and hanging skin give the Bloodhound a rather mournful, dignified expression. The neck is very well muscled and has pendulous dewlap. Its back is extraordinarily strong for the dog’s size. Powerful shoulders allow the dog to work for long hours without a break.
Recognized Registries: AKC, CKC, UKC, KCUK, FCI
Country of Origin: Belgium
Life Range: 10 to 12 years
Height Range: 23” to 27”
Weight Range: 80 to 100 lbs.
Colors: Red, black and tan, or liver and tan
Trainability: Bloodhounds are very energetic outdoors and boisterous when young, determined and independent. It needs firm but gentle training. This breed tends towards willfulness. The new owner of a Bloodhound will need to have plenty of patience and to possess great tact for training to succeed.
With Children: The Bloodhound, a kind, patient, noble, mild-mannered dog, who is excellent with children. These dogs are so good-natured that they will lie there and meekly let children clamber all over them.
Other Pets: Usually good with other animals although they can become aggressive with dogs of the same sex.
Climate: Tolerates cold well.
Indoor / Outdoor: The Bloodhound will do okay in an apartment in sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and do best with at least an average-sized yard.
Exercise Required: Bloodhounds love a good run and need a lot of exercise. They have an incredible level of stamina and can walk for hours on end.
Grooming Required: The smooth, shorthaired coat is easy to groom. Groom with a hound glove, and bathe only when necessary. A rub with a rough towel or chamois will leave the coat gleaming. Clean the long, floppy ears regularly. Bloodhounds have a distinctive doggy odor, which is offensive to some people. This breed is an average shedder.