Buyer question
Is a Bloodhound good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Bloodhound 2 out of 5 for beginners (big, stubborn, loud).
Source: the Bloodhound page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Bloodhound in the Animal Library
The detail
The Bloodhound is the premier scent tracker, bred for centuries to follow a trail for miles and still used to find missing people. Gentle and affectionate, it is also huge, slobbery, stubborn and completely ruled by its nose.
- Temperament
- Gentle, patient, determined
- Best fit
- Patient owners with space
- Trainability
- 2 out of 5 (Nose-led, stubborn)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (1 hr walks daily)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (Wrinkles, ears, drool)
What to weigh
Bloodhounds drool heavily, bay loudly and follow a scent over any obstacle. They mature slowly, need secure fencing and have a high risk of bloat.