Bloodhound (original) (raw)
| Bloodhound |
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| Alternative names |
| Chien de Saint-Hubert St. Hubert Hound |
| Country of origin |
| Belgium / France |
| Classification |
| FCI:Group 6 Section 1 AKC:Hound ANKC:Group 4 (Hounds) CKC:Group 2 - Hounds KC(UK):Hound NZKC:Hounds |
| Breed standards (external links) |
| FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC |
A bloodhound is a large dog. It's famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances.
Bloodhounds, unlike many breeds of dog, have the ability to follow a scent in the air. Most breeds follow the scent marks on the ground, and/or passing objects. This is why many dogs will loose a scent after rain, or if it crosses water. The bloodhound's nose is so sensitive, it is able to pick up the much more diffuse scent from the air.