Bloodhound

Bloodhounds are smart, calm and generally friendly. These traits in addition to their high sense of smell make them good at searching for or finding people so they are now used both in law enforcement and search & rescue. Bloodhounds tend to be less energetic than other breeds, however their high level of stamina helps them compete in tracking, trailing and obedience as sport.

Bloodhound History:

The Bloodhound is long-established and known as the father of all scent and hunting hounds. The breed originates from Belgium in around 700 AD and was bred to track game for hunting. Bloodhounds have been kept by monks and bishops and were a huge part of the monastery of St. Hubert, assisting in the tracking of wolves, big cats and deer. The Bloodhound was introduced into the UK following the Norman invasion in 1066. This was when the black-and-tan variety became known as the Bloodhound. The white variety was known as the Talbot Hound and is now extinct. Down the years, Bloodhounds have been used for a number of purposes, including the tracking of missing people and criminals and for assistance with drug searches. It is widely believed that their sense of smell is three million times better than that of a human. They have been credited with saving lots of lives and their ability to trail a scent is so accurate that it will hold up in a court of law. The breed has acquired a superb reputation as a police dog.