Bloodhound
Large dog breeds
Origin: | Belgium |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 25-27 inches (64-69 cm) |
Weight: | 45-55 kg |
Form of ear: | Lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | Caudal pole |
Life span: | 12 years |
Japanese Site: | Bloodhound |
Overview
The origin of this breed is very old, ancient Greece before the birth of Christ, we might have been Roman. Around the beginning of the eighth century, the highland region of the Belgian monastery, it was a dog bred to hunt animals and good. St Hugh was named for the monks and raised - the bird was called, became known as the Bloodhound has been improved over the 11th century England. And Brad, but some speculate that it was named after the hunt wounded, purebred (Brad) is said to be the mean dogs. Olfactory tracking ability, they are in by far the Hound, American police sniffer dog was used as much. Search for lost children and criminals, when we lost campers, who played and when you find people. In that case, the investigation hit must lead to wear. But this breed is not aggressive work being used.
Characteristics
Strong athletic body with a very large, some on their elegance. Flabby skin wrinkles more whole. Deep chest and belly are often shut. Beautiful long tail, similar to that of the otter. Straight foreleg bone is thick, strong hind
Temperament
In sociability, who grows up, gentle. And especially children, associate gets along well with other animals. A male can become aggressive, but sometimes high-handed. In this tendency, especially among males. There can also be stubborn, so no need worry. On the other hand, have one spoiled rice personality. Other than that drivel is a clean dog.
Color
Strong athletic body with a very large, some on their elegance. Flabby skin wrinkles more whole. Deep chest and belly are often shut. Beautiful long tail, similar to that of the otter. Straight foreleg bone is thick, strong hind
How to Care & How to Train
In sociability, who grows up, gentle. And especially children, associate gets along well with other animals. A male can become aggressive, but sometimes high-handed. In this tendency, especially among males. There can also be stubborn, so no need worry. On the other hand, have one spoiled rice personality. Other than that drivel is a clean dog.
Exercise
The Court in a circular motion rub coarse cloth occasionally to remove loose hair. Bathing is good only when the body is dirty. To participate in the show is cut short. Big ears hanging is conducted once a week clean the ear, always be kept clean, disease prevention efforts. When the abnormal body odor, consult a veterinarian immediately. Always keep nails cut short. Once you have long nails intact, they may be abnormally bent limb joints.
Disease to be careful
Ectropion, entropion disease, Cheriai, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, twisted stomach, skin disorders, hip dysplasia, arthritis, eyelid ectropion, entropion of the eyelid syndrome, gastric torsion, otitis externa, dermatitis, dysplasia of the hip
Disease that can be seen occasionally
None
Inspection want to
Hip examination, inspection elbow, eye examination