The Bloodhound is a dog with a great sense of smell, which makes it useful in tracking down criminals. It is a very handsome, graceful dog and has been used throughout history as a hunting dog in Britain, but its origins are French.

The Bloodhound Dog


Bloodhounds are powerful, dignified dogs with loose, baggy skin and long, thin ears. Their coats are usually black and/or tan, and their bodies are around 27 inches tall at the shoulder for males and 25 inches tall for females. They weigh between 89 pounds and 79 pounds each.