Bloodhounds

Bloodhounds

Also known as a "Sleuth Hound" Bloodhounds are very large and highly skilled at tracking down their quarry by smell alone which includes through water and over vast distances. These dignified and noble looking dogs have been highly prized for their tracking skills for decades by search and rescue teams as well as hunters alike.
Lifespan
9-11 years
Breed group
Hound
Weight
Male: 40-54kg
Female: 40-54kg
Height
Male: 58-72cm
Female: 58-72cm
Pedigree
Yes
Other names
Sleuth hound, Chien de Saint-Hubert
Breed Size
XL
Breed Type
Hound
Health tests available
Characteristics
Exercise needs
Medium
Easy to train
Medium
Shedding
Light
Grooming
needs
Medium
Good with
Children
Suited to all ages of children
Health of breed
Medium
Cost to keep
Very high
Intelligence
Medium
Tolerates being alone
Low anxiety