Bloodhound Dog
INTRODUCTION
Bloodhound Dogs are Friendly, Independent and Inquisitive dogs. They are from Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity they rank # 52. This dog is a hunting dog with of the charts sense of smell. They have strong legs that go to miles and miles. They enjoy the company of humans, other dogs and are fans of little children but obedience training can be a bit of a challenge. These dogs were used by the police for centuries for their sense of smell. Bloodhound Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 74)
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Stubborn, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : United Kingdom, France, Belgium, England, Scotland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Bloodhound is often referred to as “a nose with a dog attached
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Bloodhound Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Stubborn, Even Tempered, Affectionate, Gentle
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COAT TYPE
Smooth coated breeds
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 81 - 94cm (32 - 37in)
Height: 74 - 89cm (29 - 35in) -
TAIL
Long, strong, thick and set high, the tail tapers gradually towards the tip and is carried in saber fashion, never curled or twisting sideways. The underside of the tail is furnished with harsh hair that becomes shorter towards the tip
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WEIGHT
Female: 36 - 45 kg
Male: 41 - 50 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 to 12 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Afghan Hound
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The breed was perfected in the 7th century
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ORIGIN
United Kingdom, France, Belgium, England, Scotland
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
A bloodhound might attack a person or another dog for a number of reasons. Prevent your bloodhound from becoming aggressive by fulfilling its needs as a dog
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
