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Bloodhound Dog Breed Info:
The Bloodhound, "Sentimental Scent Hound"
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The Bloodhound, also known as St. Hubert’s Hound and
Chien de Saint-Hubert, is a large and strong scent hound breed with
a long history. The origin of these dogs is uncertain, but Saint
Hubert of France, a 7th century monk, is often credited as the one
who had developed the breed. First used for hunting, from 16th
century and on bloodhounds have also been used for man trailing
(escaped criminals, missing persons) in which they excel with their
keen sense of smell – the keenest of any breed of dog, according to
Wikipedia.
When it comes to personality, Bloodhounds are gentle
giants: mild-tempered, friendly, very affectionate, and very loyal
to the owner. Their bond with the owner is so strong that, when
separated, adult Bloodhounds are known to stop eating. |
Wikipedia notes that because of its strong tracking
instinct, the Bloodhound “can be willful, and somewhat difficult to
obedience train.” However, these dogs are very sensitive to the
owner’s correction and praise, so the difficulty can be overcome. The Bloodhound is a watchdog, but not a guard
dog, despite the impressive size. According to The American
Bloodhound Club, “People who try to make Bloodhounds into guard dogs
end up with vicious, unpredictable dogs – four-legged potential
lawsuits in their very own backyards.”
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