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Bloodhound: Belgian Scent Hound
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Hunting dog
- Origin
- Belgium
- Height
- 62 cm
- Weight
- 40 kg
The bloodhound is a large scent hound from Belgium. It was bred to hunt deer, wild boar and rabbits, and later became known for tracking people. Its recorded height is 62 and weight is 40. The breed is also called le chien de Saint-Hubert in French, linking it to the Abbey of Saint-Hubert.
What it is
The bloodhound is a large scent hound that began in Belgium. It was bred for hunting deer, wild boar and rabbits, and for tracking people since the Middle Ages.
Background
The breed is believed to descend from hounds kept at the Abbey of Saint-Hubert in Belgium. In French, it is called le chien de Saint-Hubert.
Working role
Bloodhounds were developed for scent work. Their recorded roles include hunting several kinds of game and tracking people.
What to consider
This is a large dog, with a recorded height of 62 and weight of 40. Its history centers on hunting and tracking rather than a small companion-dog role.
Pricing
No price is given.
Who should look elsewhere
Someone seeking a small dog should compare other options in the dog-breed directory. Readers focused on Belgian origins can browse Belgian dog breeds.
Verdict
Choose the bloodhound if its Belgian scent-hound history and work tracking game or people fit your needs. Consider another breed if you want a smaller dog or a background outside hunting and tracking.
What stands out
- Bred to hunt deer, wild boar and rabbits.
- Used for tracking people since the Middle Ages.
- Originated in Belgium.
- Has a documented connection to the Abbey of Saint-Hubert.
Worth knowing
- It is recorded as a large dog.
- Its breeding history centers on hunting and tracking.
- The listed figures give no lifespan information.
Suits
- People interested in Belgian scent hounds
- Owners seeking a hunting or tracking breed
Think twice if
- You want a small dog.
- You are not looking for a hunting or tracking background.
In short
The bloodhound is a Belgian dog with a clear working history. It was bred to follow scent while hunting deer, wild boar and rabbits, and later to track people. Its recorded size is 62 in height and 40 in weight, placing it firmly in the large-dog category. That combination suits readers drawn to its traditional scent-work purpose. It is less suited to anyone specifically seeking a small dog or a breed without a hunting and tracking background.
Questions
Where did the bloodhound originate?
The bloodhound originated in Belgium.
What was the bloodhound bred to do?
It was bred to hunt deer, wild boar and rabbits, and later to track people.
How large is a bloodhound?
Its recorded height is 62 and its recorded weight is 40.
What is the bloodhound called in French?
In French, the bloodhound is called le chien de Saint-Hubert.
What is the bloodhound’s connection to Saint-Hubert?
The breed is believed to descend from hounds once kept at the Abbey of Saint-Hubert in Belgium.
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Limer Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain Photo credits17 photographs on this page
- bloodhound — Mary Bloom · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Belgian Malinois — Svenska Mässan · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Belgian Mastiff — W. E. Mason · Public domain · file page
- Belgian Shepherd — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Bouvier des Ardennes — Andreagenial · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bouvier des Flandres — Basco · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Griffon Bruxellois — Arne Fagerholt · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Groenendael — Nachoferreyra · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Laekenois — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Papillon — Gvdmoort · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Petit brabançon — Hans Bleeker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Phalène — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Schipperke — 鏑木對馬守 · Public domain · file page
- St. Hubert — Internet Archive Book Images · No restrictions · file page
- Tervuren — Patty Carlson · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- beagle — Jonatan De Geest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Limer — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Public domain · file page
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