Bloodhound
Also called Chien de Saint-Hubert, Sleuth Hound and St. Hubert Hound
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Hard to train
The Bloodhound is a large scent hound, bred for tracking and hunting humans or animals by their scent.
- Weight
- 79–110 lb (36–50 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 23–27 in (58–69 cm)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- Belgium
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Hard to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools heavily
Temperament
Affectionate
Determined
Gentle
Independent
Stubborn
Tireless
Coat colours
Black and tan, liver and tan and red
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 90–110 lb (41–50 kg) | 79–99 lb (36–45 kg) |
| Height | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Bloodhound
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Breeds of a similar size
All large breeds
Sources
- Official Standard for the Bloodhound - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Bloodhound | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Bloodhound - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Bloodhound Dog Breed Guide: Temperament, Care, Health | Hill's Pet (opens in a new tab)
- Bloodhound - All About Dogs | Orvis (opens in a new tab)
- How Long Do Bloodhounds Live? - A-Z Animals (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).