Bloodhound
The super-nose of the dog world—unmatched scenting ability and a melancholy, droopy charm.
Overview. The Bloodhound is a large scent hound with the most acute nose of any breed, used worldwide to track people and lost animals.
History & Origin
An ancient breed refined in medieval Belgium/France for following deer and boar, later famed for man-trailing; its evidence is accepted in courts.
Appearance & Coat
Massive and loose-skinned, with pendulous ears and a wrinkled face, and a short coat in black-and-tan, liver-and-tan, or red.
Temperament
Gentle, affectionate, and stubborn, it is single-minded once on a scent and needs patient training.
Care & Exercise
Needs exercise and ear/wrinkle care; secure fencing for its tracking drive.
FCI Recognition
Recognized by the FCI in Group 6 (Scenthounds and Related breeds).
