Bloodhound
Other names: Chien de Saint-Hubert, St. Hubert Hound
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Their name may suggest otherwise, but the Bloodhound is perhaps one of the friendliest, most gentle and most affectionate dog breeds in the whole world.
Amazing with kids, loving towards pretty much every human or animal they come across and eager to please their owners - we’d call them the perfect family dog!
Plus, we can’t forget the Bloodhound’s incredible talents - this breed is famous for their nose! They’re regularly used in the security and police world as scent detection assistants. As they say, ‘no nose knows like the Bloodhound’s nose’!
Key facts about the Bloodhound
Origins and history
The Bloodhound is believed to originate from the St.Hubert hound, dating back as far as the Middle Ages. The breed was famed for accompanying royals on hunting trips, thanks to its renowned sense of smell. Numerous hound breeds from Europe, however, have blended together to create the sweet-natured giant we know and love today.
FCI breed nomenclature
FCI Group
Group 6 - Scent hounds and related breeds
Section
Section 1 : Scent hounds
Physical characteristics of the Bloodhound
Adult size
Female : Between 23 and 26 in
Male : Between 25 and 28 in
Weight
Female : Between 88 and 106 lb
Male : Between 101 and 119 lb
Coat colour
- Tan
- Black
- Black and tan
- Liver and tan
- Red
Type of coat
The Bloodhound’s coat is short and smooth.
They boast a short, flat, dense, double and highly waterproof coat.
Eye colour
The Bloodhound’s eyes normally complement the colour of the coat and can be seen in hazel, various shades of brown and deep yellow colours.
Description
You can’t mistake a Bloodhound! This breed is best known for their wrinkly head and face, extremely loose skin and extra long ears - you either love it or hate it! They’re a huge breed with significant strength and power - the perfect example of a ‘gentle giant’!
They’ve got a long, sad-looking face with lots of pronounced folds. Their nostrils are large (hence their impressive sense of smell) and medium-sized, drooping, sunken eyes. The tail is long and set high.
Good to know
Experts believe that the Bloodhound has around 250-300 million receptors in its nose, which is the most of any dog breed!