🐕 Dogs

Bloodhound

Canis lupus familiaris

✨ Fun Fact

Bloodhounds have 300 million scent receptors and can follow a trail over 300 hours old!

Large, powerful scent hound with exceptional tracking ability. Gentle, methodical, and determined hunter.

🏷️ Breed

Bloodhound

💭 Temperament

Gentle, methodical, determined, loyal, independent

📏 Size

Large (36-50 kg)

⏳ Lifespan

10-12 years

🎨 Colors

Black and tan, red, liver and tan

🌍 Origin

Belgium, medieval times

🏠 Habitat

Domestic or working — needs space and regular exercise

🍽️ Diet

High-protein commercial dog food; substantial portions

✓ FCI Group

Group 6

✓ FCI Section

Scent Hounds and Related Breeds

✓ FCI Number