Bloodhound
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| Bloodhound | |
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| Characteristics | |
| Type of dog | Scent hound (hound group) |
| Land of origin | Belgium (debated) |
| Date first bred | ca. 1,000 A.D. |
| First recorded breeder | Saint-Hubert Monastery (debated) |
| Height | 23-27 inches |
| Weight | 80-160 lbs |
| Life span | 6-12 years |
| Other names | Sleuth-Hound St. Hubert Hound |
| Recognition | American Kennel Club Australian National Kennel Council Canadian Kennel Club The Kennel Club (UK) United Kennel Club |
A bloodhound is a breed of domestic dog famous from its ability to follow the scent of a person or animal for long periods of time over extended distances.