Name:Bloodhound
Alias:Canis lupus familiaris,St. Hubert's Hound
Outline:Carnivora
Family:Canidae
length:58-69 cm
Weight:36-50 kg
Life:10-12 year
IUCN:LC
The Bloodhound, also known as Canis lupus familiaris, is one of the oldest, purest, and largest scent hounds in the world. Its origin can be traced back to 1000 AD. In the 8th century, monks in Belgian monasteries raised a dog called St Huberts, the predecessor of the Bloodhound. The monks only perfected this scent hound through targeted breeding, rather than creating it, which means that the Bloodhound is a natural breed, not a breed bred by humans.
In the eighth century, it was bred as a hunting dog in Belgium and became known as the Saint Hughes. The Saint Hughes was favored by the French royal family and brought to England by King William in 1066. After several centuries, the British improved the breed to produce today's bloodhound. In 1871, the bloodhound made its debut at the British dog show. In 1885, the Bloodhound was certified by the American Kennel Club (AKC). It has an indomitable and magical ability to track smells. It has been proven that it can track smells that are more than 14 days old. It has also set a record of tracking smells for 220 kilometers. The evidence it found has been used as evidence in court. In Belgium, St. Hubert hounds are used to track wolves or deer, and they can also track injured prey.
Bloodhounds are very gentlemanly and patient, and they are also very friendly to children and other small animals. Bloodhounds will let children lie/ride on it, no matter how the children Rua it, it will accept it all-but this is not good, because sometimes children may accidentally hurt the dog. Carrying a baby on your back puts a lot of pressure on the dog's spine, which poses a safety hazard. In addition, good temper also depends on the situation-please remember that bloodhounds have the habit of protecting food, so no one should easily compete for its food or toys. Some bloodhounds are timid, shy or alert. They are loyal to their owners and family members, but may sometimes be aggressive towards dogs of the same sex.
Although bloodhounds are large in size, they are lively and active, and play like children. If you can take it outdoors often, it will be very happy.
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