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Bloodhounds are Loveable They can be Stubborn They’re Active & Athletic They can be Good Good Companions Usually Good with Kids

Bloodhounds like to Chew They also like to Dig They love your Furniture They can be Police Dogs Search & Rescue Dogs Trained as Therapy Dogs

Bloodhounds are Nosey They are Messy & Drool They like to Jump on you They can be Show Dogs Do Rally or Obedience Or just a great Family ! Page 4 Page 1

Our overview of Bloodhound Health Info: Bloodhound History . Life span about 8-10 years (some 6 yrs, some over 12 yrs) Bloodhound is based on lots of research, . Bloat is the #1 problem with bloodhounds (bloat is a from many sources; problem for many large breed dogs) and is represented as . Cancer can be an issue (for most dogs, 1 in 3 or 4 get it). History the best information we know . Hearts can be a concern; DM as well. Investigate both! which we can condense & share. . Hips & Elbows can also be a concern for this large breed. . Eyes that are unhealthy can have or ectropion. . Ear infections, skin & other allergies are rather common! European History: American History: THE NAME Responsible Breeders: BLOOD Circa 727 AD – 1888 – . Breed to the bloodhound breed standard, understand the is NOT derived French Monastery, 3 bloodhounds entered in Bloodhound breed’s working purpose and strive to protect the breed. from a dog seeking blood, beginning with St. Hubert, Westminster Kennel Club. . Provide health & death details on their bloodhounds. but they can smell blood. bred with great 1910 – . Have OFA health information - Heart (should be done via They were owned by noses, courage, endurance (AKC) Needs Echo), Hips, Elbows & DM (Degenerative Myelopathy) royalty (purebloods) and throatiness; most were, had about 200 Bloodhounds, . Screen heavily before placing their bloodhound in and were considered black with some red/fawn (verses 2,379 , which From their Owner: a new home, and may have a waiting list for a . “purebred”, of select blood accents. were the #1 breed). Training & leadership . Keep in touch with you helping and mentoring you (as lines or a (a blooded hound) Circa 1066 AD – 1952 – Variety of socializing needed) throughout your bloodhound puppy’s entire life.

St. Hubert Hounds came to American Bloodhound Club Love & attention . Please: Buy from a responsible bloodhound breeder. Ancient History: & were often given was established. From their Environment: to royalty. (Many look at 1962 – Circa 1000-2000 BC – Large yard & good fence Bloodhound Resources: the St. Hubert Hounds to National Police Bloodhound There is an Ancient Room for exercise Books: be the true beginning of Association formed (first Babylon plaque of a hound Proper shelter . Bloodhound ~ Nona Kilgore Bauer Bloodhounds.) called the Eastern Police with it’s tail curled over it’s . Bloodhounds ~ Hilda Owen Circa 1066 AD – Bloodhound Association). back. Care & Cleaning: . Bloodhounds ~ Kim Cambell Thornton Hounds existed at 2005 – Circa 630-669 BC – Eye cleaning as needed . The New Complete Bloodhound ~ C Brey / L Reed the same time. Talbot AKC had 3,112 Bloodhounds The Nineveh Palace has dog Ear cleaning weekly . Bloodhound Health ~ Karen Leskivich, DVM Hounds were white hounds; registered. A bloodhound illustration of ancient Coat brushing weekly . On The Trail ~ Jan Tweedie and later crossed with St. won Best in Show at the bloodhound / . Nails trimmed monthly Websites: Hubert Hounds. Eukanuba National Circa 55 BC – Bathe as needed . www.bloodhoundranch.com Circa – 1859/1860 – Championship. (To date no When the Romans arrived . www.american bloodhoundclub.org OR www.akc.org st bloodhound has won the in Britain they spoke of 1859 - 1 in Other: finding great scent hounds. England; Bloodhounds Westminster Kennel Club A good vet Do Consider: Bloodhounds are adorable puppies that grow entered in Birmingham in Dog Show, but many have High quality food into large active dogs (perhaps not the for everyone). 1860. placed in the Hound Group.) ID (microchip or tattoo) Page 2 Page 3