Bloodhound dog

Bloodhound dog
Bloodhound breed dog is intelligent, Bloodhound dog begin to pursue prey by smell, Bloodhound dog is a hunter.
When Claudius Aelian wrote in the III century AD. er. his famous book, «Historia Animalium», he mentioned the special warmth breed of hounds, which had no equal on instinct, and which had such a persistent search that does not cast a wake up until it finds the beast. Thus, the Roman scholar of ancient times painted a portrait of a dog, now known as Bloodhound.
Today it looks a little different, but it retained its unusual ability to walk on the trail, even with the slight smell.
How far into the past is rooted Bloodhound is unknown, but many experts believe that the breed was known in the Mediterranean long before our era. Bloodhound called modern of the oldest types of hounds, though time has changed its appearance compared to those dogs, which extolled the ancients.
In Europe, Bloodhound, was brought from Constantinople long before the Crusades. In color, they were divided into black and white. Black were the famous San governor VIII century, and white later became known as the southern hounds. In England imported dog black dog.

Bloodhound dog
Bloodhound played a big role in the development of other breeds of dogs such as beagles and hounds.
In the XII century, when even the bishops were hunted on horseback with hounds, the higher clergy who have facilitated the development of the Bloodhound. Many priests kept a pack of hounds, kennels and has been an integral part of every monastery. It is they who largely is credited with saving the breed pure. Breeding of these dogs was carried out with such care that they were called «blooded hound», that is purebred or aristocratic hound.
Several centuries later, the famous English physician and dog lover Dr. Johannes Caius gave a different explanation for the title and provided a description of the breed. Here it is: "... It remains to mention the larger class, these dogs too pendulous lips and ears, and is well known that they are pursuing their prey on the blood trail, sensing the smell of blood. If the game had been wounded and left hands of the hunter, or if it is taken from the workload is killed (in both cases was shed much blood), these hounds immediately begin to pursue prey by smell. Precisely because they rightly called Sanguinaraii (blood)

Bloodhound hunter dog is known for a century.
However, it often happens that some animal thieves stole and thus act prudently to avoid bloodshed, but the dogs are so smart that even in this case, go on a dry human trace a great distance and can provide the right person in the crowd, no matter what big it was. Forced his way through dense thickets, they continue to prosecute, even when they have to cross the river, and clicking on the other side, they begin to circle again to take the trace. Thus, they complement the skill and perseverance deserve what they said about Elian in his History of Animals.
Although the modern type was formed in England, the merit in its formation belongs to the United States. In America, the breed is known for a century.
Abolitionists once drew harrowing images, in which fugitive slaves pursued the Bloodhound, but hardly for this purpose are actually used dogs of this breed, although at that time in the south there were quite a lot. Bloodhound often called mongrel dogs, and most likely they terrifying the slaves.
Purebred Bloodhound - one of the most docile breeds. In pursuit of Bloodhound more motivated sporting interest than anything else. Unlike the police dog, he never attacks on a man who tracks down. Once Bloodhound brought rut until the end, in this his problem ends. But he so accurately recognize implies that this is proof to the court. Some of the famous American Bloodhound found more criminals
What are the best detectives. On account of one male was found over six hundred criminals. The famous dog Nick Carter took the trail, which was one hundred five hours, and as a result of the offender was apprehended. This record set in the early 1900's, is now exceeded by more than half.
Dog owners have proved that the Bloodhound can be both a champion of the show, and bloodhound

Bloodhound breed dog is fast, strong and rescue dog.
Members of the National Association of "Police Bloodhound" together with volunteers from the search rescue clubs across the country are increasingly using the Bloodhound in its traditional work. Endurance and tenacity of this species are confirmed by the vast distances that have dog runs, so some dogs chased a man for over 80 kilometers, and one dog led detectives 220 kilometers, detaining the offender.
As for obedience, the Bloodhound quickly learn the necessary, but can be stubborn, if not enjoy it.
In recent years, an increasing number of Bloodhound receive the title of "Companion Dog", and several dogs have titles COX and UD.
In the United States Bloodhound exhibited from the first dog shows. American Bloodhound Club, a national organization of breed, gave fans the opportunity to hold specialized exhibitions from East to West.
Bloodhound. Official Standard
General view. Bloodhound possesses all the qualities gregarious dogs that prey instinct. He is stronger and more enduring than other hounds.
The skin is thin and extremely loose, especially on the head and neck, where it dangles deep folds

Young Bloodhound dog is extremely friendly and sensitive dog.

Growth. Height: Males - 64 - 68 cm, females - 59 - 63 cm, on average males - 66 cm, females - 61 cm
Preferable to higher growth, coupled with a harmonious addition. Wt. Average weight: Males - 41 kg, females - 36 kg.
Males reach a weight of 50 kg, females - 45 kg. Greater weight is preferable, if (as in the case of growth) the dog is harmoniously composed.
Overall impression. It is a noble, dignified dog. It gives the impression of a powerful, strong and wiser.
Temperament. The dog is extremely friendly and affectionate, peaceable with owners and other dogs. By nature it is somewhat shy and sensitive to the good will or punishment.
 
 Bloodhound dog
Head long and narrow, slightly narrowed from the temples by the end of the muzzle. When viewed from above and front looks uniformly flattened laterally. The profile of the skull and muzzle are parallel. Length of muzzle equal to length of skull. Head length from occiput to nose should be at least 30.5 cm in males and not less than 28 cm in females. The Bloodhound dog skull is long and narrow, with a pronounced occipital protuberance. Brow ridges are not pronounced, although because of the deep-set eyes can be created that impression. Muzzle long, deep, of equal width along the entire length, square in profile. Deep-set eyes, a cut eye in the diamond-shaped because the lower eyelid pendulous - drawn down and slightly turned out. Eye color - to match coat color, different shades: from dark brown to yellow. Walnut color is preferred, although it rarely occurs in the red-tan dogs. Ears are thin and soft to the touch, extremely long, very low-set, falls pretty pleats at the bottom of a little wrapped inside and posteriorly. The folds of the skin: the head is covered with loose skin, which seems excessive. When a dog hangs his head low, the skin folds hanging free, especially the forehead and sides of the head. Nostrils large and wide-open. Lips. The Bloodhound dog upper lip forms a right angle from the front with the back of the nose, while the back forms a deep hanging Bryl, and continuing further into the folds of loose skin at the neck, form a pronounced dewlap. Females less raw.
 
 Bloodhound dog
Neck, shoulders and chest. Neck long, blade-muscled, oblique, convex edges, chest deep, the front forms a deep keel.Limbs and feet. The Bloodhound dog forelegs are straight, with a massive bone, elbows close to the body, pasterns vertical, strong, powerful legs and arched, hips and legs muscled, the angle of the hock joint well defined. Hocks low omitted. Hocks straight and parallel to each other.
Back and loin. The Bloodhound dog back is strong and straight, the loin strong, deep and slightly arched.
Tail long, tapering, set on rather high, with longer and dense hair on the lower surface.
Elastic motion, wide and free, while the tail is held high, but not throws on his back.
Black and tan, red and tan and fawn (reddish brown), the darker color may have blotches lighter hair or badger hair color, sometimes of white hair. A small amount of white on the chest, legs and tail tip