• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Bloodhounds: This large breed of dog has a powerful chest with an amazing scenting ability and strong levels of endurance. Known for tracking escaped prisoners
  • Temperament: Gentle
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Bloodhounds range from 80 - 110 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 24 - 27 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Bloodhounds and Nicknames: St. Hubert hound, Blood Hound and Sleuth Hound
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Bloodhounds: The coat is normally is short, smooth & weatherproof and comes in a range of colors including Red, Black/Tan or Red/Tan - Red meaning a marmalade color
• Fact 7 - Life of Bloodhounds: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 7 - 10 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Bloodhounds is the Hound dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Bloodhounds as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Bloodhounds suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Bloodhounds are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Gastric Torsion
  • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
  • - Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (abnormal development of joints referred to as CHD - Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia)
• Fact 12 - Bloodhounds were originally bred to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
  • - Guarding
  • - Tracking
  • - Hunting
• Fact 13 - Breeding Bloodhounds for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Bloodhounds

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