Bloodhound Breeders

Bloodhound

The Bloodhound is a large, heavy-boned scent hound appearing in color combinations of black and tan, liver and tan, or red. Characteristically recognized for their mopey, pendant-shaped ears, long muzzle, deeply-set eyes, and loose, wrinkled skin forming a, “shawl” at their neck, the Bloodhound maintains a rather sober, almost glum appearance. Silently and single-handedly excelling as extraordinarily keen tracking and trailing sleuths, Bloodhounds are known for their noble dedication and persistence. This instinctual talent can sometimes cause the Bloodhound to prove challenging to train, though far outweighed by the breed’s affectionate and mellow temperament, well-befitting them for life as a family-dog. Living environments with plenty of well-enclosed space to roam around will suit the Bloodhound’s size and exercise requirements best. Sometimes referred to as the St. Hubert Hound or Flemish Hound, origins of the Bloodhound can be traced back to as early as 1000 AD, when this breed was designed by monks in Belgium. With an average lifespan ranging 10-12 years of age, the Bloodhound grows to reach 23-27” in height at the withers at 80-110lbs. once fully mature.