Bloodhound Information

Breed Group: Hound
Weight: 33 to 50 kg (80 to 110 lb)
Height: 58 to 69 cm (23 to 32 inches)
Color(s): Red, Black and tan, liver and tan

A Bloodhound (also known as the St. Hubert hound and Sleuth Hound) is a large breed of dog that was bred originally to hunt deer and wild boar, later specifically to track human beings by scent. Its extraordinarily keen nose is combined with a strong and tenacious tracking instinct, producing the ideal scenthound, and it is used by police and law enforcement the world over to track escaped prisoners, missing persons, and even missing animals

Temperament: This breed is a gentle dog which is nonetheless tireless in following a scent. Because of its strong tracking instinct, it can be willful and somewhat difficult to obedience train. Bloodhounds have an affectionate, gentle, and even-tempered nature, so they make excellent family pets. However, like any large breed, they require supervision when around small children because they can knock them over with their bulk. Bloodhounds are also characterized by a stubborn for the high rate, in comparison with other breeds, of bloodhounds given up for adoption once full-grown.

The life expectancy of the Bloodhound is relatively short compared to many other breeds, and is around 7-9 years.