Bloodhound Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Bloodhound Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Bloodhound Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Bloodhound.

Bloodhound Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 25-27 inches / Female 23-25 inches

Weight: Male 41-50 kg / Female 36-45 kg

Size of Dog: Large to Extra Large

Breed Type and Dog Group: Hound Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: European (exact country of origin is unknown)

Exercise Needs: High

Coat Type: The Bloodhound has a short, smooth hair

Shedding hairs: Sheds have averagely

Grooming needs: Low

Training a Bloodhound (Trainability): Moderate to Hard

Other Names of Bloodhound: Chien de Saint-Hubert, St. Hubert Hound

Bloodhound Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 9 - 12 years

Number of puppies per litter: The Bloodhound has approximately 8 pups per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: Energetic, Loving, Loyal and Kind-Hearted

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Bloodhound puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Bloodhound dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Bloodhound Puppies and Dogs

Bloodhound puppies and dogs are very sensitive, soft characters! Although they are large in appearance, they are very warm-hearted, charming and lovable. A real pleasure to have around the family home. These puppies and dogs make excellent family pets, however, they need a lot of attention, company, love, affection and time for daily exercise. These are important points to think about very carefully before buying a puppy from the Bloodhound breed. These dogs and puppies need owners that know how to handle their soft and sometimes timid personalities. They must not be shouted at as this will hurt their feelings no end. Instead, they require an owner that has a gentle approach but at the same time, can be persuasive. Training it very important for this animal, and puppies should be trained early in order to help them socialize well with others.

Choosing Bloodhound Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Bloodhound puppies grow into large to extra large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Bloodhound puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. This breed should not be over-fed at any one meal time as they tend to suffer from stomach problems. They require daily exercise as part of their routine, however, not straight after eating as they need time to digest their food in order to avoid stomach cramps and pains. The grooming needs are very low for these puppies and dogs as they have short hair which requires a good brushing approximately once per week. They do tend to smell a little, and this is a natural odour. Bathing is recommended once every one - two months only as it can dry their skin out.

Bloodhound Puppies and Dogs