Bloodhound

Description of Bloodhound

Colors

Black & Tan, Red, Liver & Tan

Temperament

Stubborn, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Gentle

Size	Min. Height	Max. Height	Min. Weight	Max. Weight
Female	23 in.	25 in.	80 lbs.	100.1 lbs.
Male	25 in.	27 in.	89.9 lbs.	110 lbs.

Bloodhound Image Gallery

Bloodhounds circa 1915	English Bloodhound 1563
A brace of bloodhounds used to find deer for the gun 1826	A probable ancestor of all today's pedigree bloodhounds, 1902
The Coakham pack of bloodhounds starting a human trail in England

Behavior and Traits of Bloodhound

Family-Friendly Dog
Family-friendly dogs are breeds that interact well with children. These dogs remain good-natured even when subjected to a child's poking and grabbing.
Family-Friendly Dogs

Breed biology of Bloodhound

High Exercise Requirement
Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.
Life Expectancy
Low:
10 yr.
High:
12 yr.
High Exercise Dogs
Shedding Type: Heavy
Heavy-shedding dogs sometimes include thick and heavy double-coated breeds. Dogs that are adapted for a cold climate are often heavy shedders.

Breed group of Bloodhound

Hound Group

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