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Bloodhound

Bloodhound
Alternative names
Chien de Saint-Hubert
St. Hubert Hound
Country of origin
Belgium / France
Classification
FCI:Group 6 Section 1
AKC:Hound
ANKC:Group 4 (Hounds)
CKC:Group 2 - Hounds
KC(UK):Hound
NZKC:Hounds
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC

A bloodhound is a large dog. It's famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances.

Bloodhounds, unlike many breeds of dog, have the ability to follow a scent in the air. Most breeds follow the scent marks on the ground, and/or passing objects. This is why many dogs will loose a scent after rain, or if it crosses water. The bloodhound's nose is so sensitive, it is able to pick up the much more diffuse scent from the air.