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Bloodhound - Top 10 Interesting Facts

10/5/2017

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The Bloodhound’s ancestors were created in medieval France to trail deer and boar.
There are TOP 10 interesting facts aboud Bloodhound.

1) Origin

The bloodhound has a long and noble history. The breed was perfected in the 7th century by St. Hubert of Belgium and his monks. Since then, these dogs have frequently been associated with royalty. William the Conqueror brought several bloodhounds with him when he arrived in England in 1066, and modern bloodhounds are descended from those dogs. Meanwhile, back in Belgium, St. Hubert's monastery continued to present the king of France with a pair of black and tan bloodhounds every year. Even today, in French-speaking parts of Europe, these dogs are known as St. Hubert hounds.

2) Best Nose

Bloodhound have the best sense of smell of all dog breeds! The bloodhound is a scent hound that is often bred to help track down humans. It has extra big nasal chambers, which can detect an odor in as little as one or two cells. To put it in perspective, a human has 5 million olfactory reception cells—a bloodhound has 4 billion!

3) Personality

Lovable, loyal, fun, and energetic—there’s no doubt that the bloodhound makes a great family pet. Be aware that this dog will require lots of exercise and play time—it’s not a lazy, lying around kind of dog. Most bloodhounds do well with children, but they are large, strong dogs who are known for sometimes being a little clumsy—something to be aware of.

4) Social Dog

The Bloodhound is not for those who are rarely home. They’re very social animals and while they won’t actually throw wild parties while you’re away, they will get depressed. So if you’re home a lot, have a family and even other pets, your Bloodhound will think he’s found heaven.

5) Independent Mind

Some might call them stubborn, but this is only because they have such strong tracking instincts. In fact, Bloodhound owners are recommended to have a fenced-in yard, as they are nearly unstoppable once they pick up a scent. This stubbornness and determination also makes them difficult to train. But it can be done.

6) Gentle Hounds

The Bloodhound will never have a career in the world of guard dogs. They just don’t have it in them to be mean and growly. These gentle dogs are kind, friendly, and loving. They also welcome everyone, whether you want them to be welcomed or not. So if you want a Bloodhound and your home protected, we suggest you install an alarm.

7) Duke the Bloodhound

It’s safe to say that Duke the Bloodhound, a character on the show The Beverly Hillbillies, is probably the most famous bloodhound around. He was first played by a bloodhound named Stretch, but a younger dog was brought in to play Duke in the later episodes.

8) Police

All around the world, law enforcement officials use the bloodhound’s help to find escaped prisoners, lost children, and missing people. The bloodhound has a strong tracking instinct, making it the perfect dog for the job: it can smell a human’s scent days after the person was in the area and its nose can cover incredible distances.

9) Habitat

Bloodhound is not suitable for the apartments. It is the happiest in the houses with large backyards. Fence of at least 6 feet is essential to prevent its escape from the backyard. Bloodhound requires long walks and plenty of exercise each day.

10) Name

The Bloodhound actually took its current name from the "blue bloods" who acquired an interest in the breed. It has been said William the Conqueror brought the Bloodhound to Britain in 1026 from Belgium where they originated.

Source:
http://blog.dublindog.com/2014/12/09/8-things-to-know-about-the-bloodhound-best-in-show-breed-of-2014/
http://www.petmd.com/dog/pet_lover/WW_5facts_bloodhound
http://www.terrificpets.com/articles/10278765.asp

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