Bloodhounds

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Family: scenthound
AKC Breed Group: Hound.
Area of Origin: Belgium, England
Date of Origin: Middle Ages
Original Function: trailing
Today's Function: trailing humans, search and rescue
Colors: black and tan, liver and tan, red
Coat: short and smooth; sometimes a small amount of whie on the chest, feet and tip of the tail
Characteristics and temperaments: Bloodhound is willing to please his owner and even let children hurt him. But this breed is very energetic, determined and independent. He is a great family dog which can get along with other animals in the house
Average Size of Male: Height: 25 - 27 inches, Weight: 90 - 110 pounds
Average Size of Female: Height: 23 - 25 inches, Weight: 80 - 100 pounds
Care: The short hair is easy to groom, also keep the ears clean
Training and activity: Training Bloodhounds requires consistency and patience, because they are independence to a certain extent
Other Names: St. Hubert hound, chien St. Hubert