Bloodhound — breed guide
The world’s greatest nose attached to a mellow, droopy friend. On a scent, its ears turn off entirely.
At a glance
- Group
- hound
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 36–50 kg (79–110 lb)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Coat
- Short coat over loose, wrinkled skin
Living with a Bloodhound
- Moderate energy — a proper walk every day.
- Almost no grooming.
- Moderate shedding.
- Can be stubborn.
- Very vocal.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- Better with previous experience behind you.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Average cold tolerance.
Temperament
Gentle · Determined · Independent · Affectionate
Health to watch
- Bloat (GDV)
- Ear infections
- Hip dysplasia
- Entropion
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Did you know
A Bloodhound’s trailing evidence has been accepted in courts — their noses can follow scents days old across miles.
Questions people ask
Is a Bloodhound good with kids?
Generally yes. Bloodhounds are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Bloodhound good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Bloodhound need?
A real walk every day, around 30–60 minutes.
Can a Bloodhound handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Bloodhound's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.