Bloodhound
Exceptional scent tracking ability. Gentle, patient, and affectionate.
Temperament
- Patient
- Gentle
- Determined
Care Guides
- Training
- Patient, consistent training required. Strong scent drive can make recall challenging. Positive reinforcement works best.
- Grooming
- Brush weekly. Clean long ears regularly to prevent infections. Wipe facial wrinkles daily.
- Health
- Screen for hip and elbow dysplasia, bloat, and ear infections. Eye conditions like entropion are common.
- Exercise
- Moderate exercise — 60 minutes daily. Loves scent tracking activities. Always leash or fence due to tracking instinct.