| |  | | | | | | Bloodhound GiftsBred for the hunt, but of humans, not animals, the Bloodhound has a long history that dates beyond the 11th century, when the monks of St. Hubert in Belgium, took the dog in hand and refined its looks and talents for scent tracking. So prized were its talents, the Bloodhound became part of the lineage of many other scent-oriented breeds including the hounds on three different continents. Used in many law enforcement organizations for tracking live people and locating dead bodies, the Bloodhound has been used for everything from pursuing runaway slaves to finding lost children.
Today the Bloodhound comes only in black and tan or red, but in the Middle Ages... (continued below)
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 | (continued) also appeared in other solid colors including white. That strain disappeared in the 17th century, however the white gene survived in other breeds that descended from the Bloodhound, including the Basset Hound and the white Boxer, which is not an accepted color in that breed. A Bloodhound ranges from 23-27 inches at the withers, and weighs 80-110 lbs.
Bred for the long haul chase, Bloodhounds require a good brisk walk every day, or other suitable exercise. They should be kept on lead when outside your yard, as they are prone to following their nose and not your commands when something interesting is sniffed. Somewhat gangly and boisterous as a puppy, Bloodhounds mature into an extremely patient and loving family pet, who may need rescuing from younger children, as they will take almost any amount of torment with endless patience. Like many other scent-oriented dogs, they do have an independent streak that requires a firm hand and no-nonsense approach to training. © DogDecor.com |
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