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Best known of all the scent hounds, the Bloodhound, also referred to as the Chien de St. Hubert, has an incredible sense of smell. — Almost any court will accept the testimony of a Bloodhound's mantrailing results. The sad expression and long, low-set, droopy eared dog was first used to hunt stag, but he became legendary as the dog used to track down criminals, fugitives and lost people. Intelligent, responsive, determined, and persistent, the Bloodhound is a tireless tracker.
An extremely affectionate dog with a gentle and sensitive nature, the Bloodhound gets along well with other dogs and adores children. He may be somewhat shy and is very sensitive but the breed makes a loyal and wonderful family companion.
He has a dignified and noble expression depicting wisdom and power. His skin is thin to the touch and extremely loose, more noticeably so around the head and neck where it hangs in deep folds. The coat is smooth, shorthaired and easy to groom. His colours are either black and tan, liver and tan or red. The darker colours being interspersed with lighter or badger-coloured hair, sometimes flecked with white. He may also have a small amount of white on the chest, feet and the tip of the tail.
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Health Issues:
Like all breeds, the Bloodhound is susceptible to some health problems — See the document Health Issues for the Bloodhound for a listing and information on some of the more common health concerns found in the breed.
If you are considering the adoption of a Bloodhound puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
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Breed Standards:
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AKC Bloodhound Video
18 Min. Video Edition, published by the AKC
Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges.
— Available from Dogwise.com |
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Grooming:
As a minimum, regular brushing is required to maintain the smooth shorthaired coat. In addition, eyes should be gently wiped daily. Ears must be kept clean, especially during warm weather, and nails should be kept trimmed.
- Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information, tips and techniques on grooming along with listings of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Bloodhound, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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