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A Bloodhound (also known as the St. Hubert Hound) is a large breed of dog bred for the specific purpose of tracking human beings. Consequently, it is often used by authorities to track escaped prisoners or missing persons. It is a scenthound, famed for its ability to follow a scent hours or even days old, over long distances. Combining a keen sense of smell with a tenaciously strong tracking instinct, bloodhounds have proven their worth as the archetypal trailing dog. Bloodhound may be a reference to: Bloodhound, the dog breed Bloodhound SAM, the anti-aircraft missile Blood Hound (manga), a manga series by Kaori Yuki Bloodhounds (film), a 1996 TV film directed by Michael Katleman Bloodhounds II, the 1996 sequal TV film starring Corbin Bernsen The Bloodhound Gang: The Bloodhound...
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Appearance Bloodhounds weigh from 36 to 50 kg (80 to 110 lb) and stand 58 to 69 cm (23 to 27 inches) high at the withers. The acceptable colors for Bloodhounds are black and tan, liver and tan, or red. In the Middle Ages, they also occurred in other solid colors, including white (known as the Talbot hound). The colors appear in other breeds descended from the early Bloodhounds, however. Bloodhounds possess an unusually large skeletal structure; most of their weight is concentrated in their bones, which are very thick for their length. The coat is typical for a scenthound: hard, and composed of fur alone, with no admixture of hair. The withers is the highest point on an animals back, on the ridge between its shoulder blades. ...
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The Talbot Hound was a snow white hunting dog in Great Britain that was of such large stature with such keen smell that it was credited with being capable of bringing down a white stag in the midst of winter. ...
Temperament This breed is a mellow, cheerful, affectionate dog who is nonetheless tireless in following a scent. Because of its strong tracking instinct, it can be willful, and somewhat difficult to obedience train. However, with the proper amount of time and effort, this can be achieved. Obedience Training usually refers to the training of a dog and the term is most commonly used in that context. ...
 A portrait showing the breed's distinctive and mournful-looking face Affectionate, gentle, and even-tempered, they make excellent family pets but, like any large breed, may require supervision when around small children because of the possibility of knocking them over with their bulk. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2304x2688, 4313 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Bloodhound ...
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Health
Morbidity (Illness) Compared to other purebred dogs, Bloodhounds have an unusually high rate of gastrointestinal ailments, with GDV (gastric dilatation volvulus; = "bloat" or "torsion") being the most common type of gastrointestinal problem.[1] They also have an unusually high incidence of eye, skin, and ear ailments.[1] Eyes, ears, and skin should be inspected frequently for signs of developing problems. Owners should be especially aware of the signs of GDV, which is both the most common illness and the leading cause of death of Bloodhounds.
Mortality (Longevity and Causes of Death) Bloodhounds in a 2004 UK Kennel Club survey had a median longevity of 6.75 years,[1] which makes them one of the shortest-lived of dog breeds.[2] The oldest of the 82 deceased dogs in the UK survey died at 12.1 years. The leading cause of death was gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV = "bloat" or "torsion"), which killed 34% of dogs. This percentage of dogs dying of bloat is among the highest of all dog breeds and far higher than for dogs in general. The second leading cause of death in Bloodhounds was cancer, at 27%. The percentage of cancer deaths is similar to other breeds but, in Bloodhounds, cancer kills at an unusually young age (median of about 8 years).[1]
Gastric dilatation volvulus Bloodhound owners should take special note of the extremely high incidence of GDV (Gastric dilatation volvulus) in this breed. Excess gas trapped in the dog's stomach causes "bloat." Twisting of the stomach (volvulus or "torsion") causes, or is caused by, excess gas. Symptoms include restlessness, inability to get comfortable, pacing, or retching without being able to bring up anything. The dog's abdomen may be visibly swollen but dogs can bloat or torsion without visible swelling. GDV is a dire emergency condition. If you suspect a dog is bloating, you should not wait to see if he improves. A dog with GDV requires immediate veterinary care. The dog's survival usually depends on whether the owner can get him to the vet in time. It is a good idea for a Bloodhound owner to know the route to the nearest 24 hour emergency clinic in advance, so time is not wasted looking for directions. (surgery complication) and gastric volvulus; see also abdominal discomfort. ...
History The bloodhound was, according to legend, first bred ca. 1000 CE by monks at the St. Hubert Monastery in Belgium. Undoubtedly, its origins do reside in France, home of many of the modern Hound breeds. Its excellent tracking skills were drawn on in breeding other scenthounds, such as the Coonhound, Swiss Jura Hound, Bavarian Mountain Hound, and many others. A Black and Tan Coonhound with a typical soulful expression A Coonhound is a type of scent hound and a member of the hound group. ...
Country of origin Germany Classification and breed standards The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a breed of dog from Germany. ...
During the late 19th century, bloodhounds were frequent subjects for artists such as Edwin Landseer and Briton Riviere. The dogs depicted are close in appearance to modern bloodhounds, indicating that the essential character of the bloodhound predates modern dog breeding. However, the dogs depicted by Landseer show less wrinkle and haw than modern dogs. [3]. Monarch of the Glen by Sir Edwin Landseer, 1851: the image was widely distributed in steel engravings Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (March 7, 1802 - October 1, 1873) was a British painter, well known for his paintings of animals - particularly horses, dogs and stags. ...
Briton Rivière (August 14, 1840 – 1920), English artist, was born in London. ...
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Tracking
Scenting ability The Bloodhound's physical characteristics account for its superlative ability to follow a scent trail left several days in the past.[citation needed] Humans constantly shed skin cells, as newer cells replace older ones. Under optimal conditions, a Bloodhound can detect as few as one or two skin cells.[citation needed] Odors are identified by scent receptors in a dog's nasal chambers; the larger the chambers, the greater the dog's ability to detect skin cells[citation needed]. The Bloodhound's nasal chambers are larger than those of most other breeds.[citation needed] The large and long pendent ears serve to prevent wind from scattering nearby skin cells while the dog's nose is on the ground[citation needed], and the folds of wrinkled flesh under the lips and neck, called the shawl, serve to catch stray scent particles in the air or on a nearby branch as the bloodhound is scenting, reinforcing the scent in the dog's memory and nose.
The misconception persists that bloodhounds are employed in packs. While this is sometimes the case in England, in North America bloodhounds are used as solitary trackers. Bloodhounds on a trail are usually silent, and do not give voice as other scent hounds.
Miscellaneous
Noteworthy Bloodhounds A bloodhound named Nick Carter is frequently cited as the archetype of the trailing bloodhound. The extensive publicity this dog received may be the source of much bloodhound-related folklore. Born in 1900, Nick Carter was owned and handled by Captain G.V. Mullikin of Lexington, Kentucky. He is credited with more than 650 finds, including one that required him to follow a trail 105 hours old. [4]. Nickname: Location in the Commonwealth of Kentucky Coordinates: , Country United States State Kentucky Counties Fayette Government - Mayor Jim Newberry (D) Area - City 285. ...
Ch. Heathers Knock on Wood, known as "Knotty," is the most awarded Bloodhounds of all time. He has received more Best in Shows than any other Bloodhound, and is the first liver-and-tan Bloodhound ever to win a Best in Show. Knotty was awarded the Best in Show at the Eukanuba Tournament in 2005, and won the Hound Group in the Westminster Kennel Club Show in that same year. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day benched conformation show that takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City every year. ...
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References - ^ a b c d http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/570 Kennel Club/British Small Animal Veterinary Association Scientific Committee. 2004. Purebred Dog Health Survey. Retrieved July 5, 2007
- ^ http://users.pullman.com/lostriver/weight_and_lifespan.htm Dog Longevity Web Site, Weight and Longevity page. Compiled by K. M. Cassidy. Retrieved July 5, 2007
- ^ Reed & Brey, The Complete Bloodhound
- ^ Reed & Brey, The Complete Bloodhound
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