Profile: The Bloodhound

Size: Large. Strong and well-proportioned, heights range from 23 to 27 inches and weights from 80 to 110 pounds.

Activity level:

Above Average. This active breed could get by with one long walk a day, but he’d prefer more. His strong instinct to work makes him a great fit for canine sports, most notably Tracking.

Grooming:

Weekly brushing will suffice but he does shed seasonally. Daily attention to cleaning his skin folds and learning to care for his ears is important.

Heritage: The Bloodhound was developed in medieval France to assist pack hunting of deer and boar. Today, his keen sense of smell is also used to assist law enforcement in search and rescue.

For more information on Bloodhound Rescue in the United States, visit bloodhounds.org. In Canada, visit canadianbloodhoundclub.com.