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Bloodhound
dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Hound
Dogs |
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Origin of breed |
Belgium |
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Life expectancy |
9
- 11 Years
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Color |
Black
and tan, liver (red) and tan, or red
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Coat type |
Smooth,
short and weatherproof.
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Exercise needs |
Requires
daily exercise.
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Temperament |
The Bloodhound is determined, responsive, gentle, affectionate,
and sensitive. He makes an excellent family pet and a good watch
dog.
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Good with children |
Good
with children and other pets as long as he is not on the scent. |
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Grooming needs |
Their short coat requires a rub down with a wet towel several
times a week. Toenails need weekly clipping. Care should be
taken to keep their ears clean. |
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Average size (inches) |
25
- 27
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23
- 25
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Average weight (lbs) |
90
- 110
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80
- 100
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Health issues |
Inverted eyelids, bloat, hip
dysplasia.
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Living conditions |
The edge of a
national forest with no neighbors within earshot. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Bloodhound is a powerful
dog that stands over more ground than is usual with hounds of other
breeds. He skin is thin to the touch and extremely lose. He is powerful,
yet graceful. He has a tendancy to drool, but is otherwise a very clean
dog. He has an outstanding ability as a scent hound, superior to other
hounds, which has made him very useful in police investigations. The
Bloodhound is one of the oldest hound breeds. His ancestry can be traced
to eight century Belgium. He was brought to Britain by William the Conqueror
in 1066. His name comes from the English blue bloods who helped nurture
the breed.
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Dog
breed infobits |
Gifted
with the finest sense of smell, the Bloodhound has been used to unearth
small game and find lost people, buried miners and hidden treasure.
The Bloodhound was created by the monks of St. Bernard. |
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