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Scientific Name: Canis Lupus Familiaris

Lifespan: 8-12 Years

Origin: France (FRA)

Bloodhound

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With its unique physical attributes and exceptional sense of smell, the Bloodhound is a breed that is steeped in the tradition of scent tracking and hunting.

These hounds have their origins in medieval Europe, where they were carefully trained for their remarkable ability to track scent trails.

This capacity was crucial to their duties in hunting down injured animals and following fugitives.

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Male

  • Height

    64-69 cm / 25-27 Inches

  • Weight

    50-59 kg / 110-130 Pounds

  • Length

    102-113 cm / 40-44 Inches

  • Color

Female

  • Height

    61-66 cm / 24-26 Inches

  • Weight

    41-50 kg / 90-110 Pounds

  • Length

    102-113 cm / 40-44 Inches

  • Color

Temperature

Hot: 21 to 27 °C

Cold: 0 to 10 °C

Price

1K to 2K USD

Bite Force

100 to 120 PSI

Activity

Jump: 3-4 Feet

Run: 23-25 Miles per hour (37-40 km/h)

Origin Description

With a rich and colorful history, the Bloodhound may be traced back to its careful breeding for hunting purposes in France. These dogs were excellent trackers and descended from the St. Hubert Hound, a breed created by the Belgian monks of the Abbey of Saint Hubert in the Ardennes.

The Normans brought the species to England in the ordinal century,' which is when its aristocratical pull began. Bloodhounds were exceedingly respected in the English countryside for their power to hunt deer, boar, and other large game, demonstrating their adaptability and dependableness while pursuing big animals.

Description

The Bloodhound is a historically steeped breed that is highly valued for its unparalleled sense of smell. It is an exceptional dog with a distinctive coat and a noteworthy history in scent tracking and hunting. As recognizable as its scent, the Bloodhound's physical attributes are its expressive eyes, loose, wrinkled skin, and lengthened, drooping ears.

The Bloodhound, which is well-known for its skill in tracking scent trails over long distances and difficult terrain, has established a reputation as a top tracker and is essential to criminal investigations, search and rescue operations, and the recovery of missing people.