Dog breed guide
Bloodhound
- Gentle
- Patient
- Noble
- Affectionate
Listed price range in India₹40,000 - ₹80,000
- Weight
- 36-50 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-12 years
- Height
- 58-69 cm
- Best For
- Family, Kids
- Origin
- Belgium/France
- Colours
- Black and Tan, Liver and Tan, Red
About the Bloodhound
The Bloodhound is famous for having the best nose in the canine world. This gentle giant can follow a scent trail that is days old over great distances. Despite their serious tracking abilities, Bloodhounds are loving, patient family dogs. They are excellent with children and have a noble, dignified demeanor. Their droopy eyes and wrinkled face give them an endearing appearance.
SIZE AT A GLANCE
Bloodhound size & weight
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Friendliness
How well does the Bloodhound get along?
5
Family
Less sociableMore sociable
5
Children
Less sociableMore sociable
4
Other Pets
Less sociableMore sociable
4
Strangers
Less sociableMore sociable
Living with the Bloodhound
Advantages
- Best tracking ability
- Gentle with children
- Patient temperament
- Loyal
- Affectionate
Considerations
- Heavy drooling
- Stubborn
- Strong scent drive
- Loud baying
- Needs space
Health
Average Lifespan
10-12 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Bloodhound
How good is a Bloodhound's nose?
Bloodhounds have approximately 300 million scent receptors and can follow trails over 300 hours old. Their tracking is admissible in court.
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