The Bloodhound is a powerful dog that stands over more ground than is usual with hounds of other breeds. He skin is thin to the touch and extremely lose. He is powerful, yet graceful. The Bloodhound is good with children and other animals with his gentle nature. He has a tenancy to drool, but is otherwise a very clean dog. He has an outstanding ability as a scent hound, superior to other hound, which has made him very useful in police investigations.

This dog is over 1000 years old. It was perfected but not created in Belgium by the monks of St. Hubert. They were brought to England later on by the Normans. And eventually was brought to the United States. They have always been used to hunt but it wasn't until the 16th century that they were used to track humans.

• AKC Breed Standard
• The American Bloodhound Club
• BloodhoundRescue.org