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Bloodhound

A dog of great size and imposing dignity, The bloodhound possesses, in a most marked degree, every point and characteristic of those dogs which hunt together by scent * Sagaces *. Olso is the Bloodhound the most famous of all scent hound. They originated from England dating back to the 11 th Century. Bloodhounds stand an average of 26 inches in height to the shoulders. Bloodhounds come in three colors: black & tan, liver & tan, and red tawny in British standard. There is no fawn. Regular checkups for their ears and eyes are necessary. this dog loves rual living and makes an ideal and loyal family pet.

General Appearance Noble and dignified expression,characterised by solemnity, wisdom and power.

Characteristics Possesses in a most marked degree every point and characteristic of those dogs which hunt together by scent ( Sagaces). Very powerful, standing over more ground than is usual with hounds of other breeds. Skin thin and loose, especially noticeable about head and neck and where it hangs in deep falds.

Temperament Affectionate, neither quarrelsome with companions nor with other dogs. Somewhat reserved and sensitive.

Head and skull Head narrow in proportion to length and long in proportion to body, tapering slightly from temples to muzzle, thus when viewed from above and in front having appearance of being flattened at sides and of being nearly equal in width throughout entire leght. In profile upper outline of skull is nearly in same plane as that of foreface. Length from end of nose to stop not less than that from stop to back of occipital protuberance. Entire length of head from posterion part of occipitalprotuberance to end of muzzle 30 cms (12 ins) or more in dogs and 28 cms (11 ins) or more in bitches. Skull is long and narrow, with occipital peak very pronounced. Brows not prominent although owing to set of eyes may appear to give that appearance. Foreface long, deep and of even width throughout, with square outlines when seen in profile. Head furnished with an amount of loose skin, which in nearly every position appears abundant, but more particularly so when head is carried low; skin then falls into loose pendulous ridges and folds, especially over forehead and sides of face. Nostrils large and open. In front lips fall squarely making a right angle with upper line of foreface; whilst behind they from deep hanging flews and, being continued into pendant folds of loose skin about neck, constitute the dewlap, which is very pronounced.

Eyes Medium size, dark brown or hazel, neither sunken nor prominent, the lids being oval in shape and meeting the cornea - front window of the eye-perfectly without any irregularity in their contour. Eyes should be free from any interference from the eyelashes.

Èars Thin and soft to the touch,long, set on low and falling in graceful folds, lower parts curling inwards and backwards.

Mouth Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.

Neck Must be long

ForeQuarters Shoulders muscular and well sloped. Forelegs straight, large, round in bone with elbows well set in. Pasterns strong.

Body Ribs well sprung, chest well let down between forelegs forming a deep keel. Back and loins strong, the latter deep and slightly arched.

HindQuarters Thighs and second thighs very muscular. Hocks well let down, bent and squarely set.

Feet Strong and well knuckled up.

Tail (Stern) Long, thick tapering to a point, set high with moderate amount of hair underneath. Carried scimitar - fashion, but not curled over back or corkscrew any time. When moving carried high.

Gait/Movement Elastic, swinging free.

Coat Smooth, short and weatherproof.

Colour Black and tan, liver and tan (red and tan). Darker colours sometimes interspersed with lighter or badger-coloured hair and sometimes flecked with white. Small amouth of white permissible on chest, feet and tip of tail.

Size Height of adult dogs: 66cms (26 ins); bitches: 61 cms (24 ins). Dogs usually vary from 63 - 69 cms (25-27 ins); bitches from 58-63 cms (23-25 ins). Mean average weight of adult dogs in fair condition 41 kgs (90 lbs); bitches: 36 kgs (80 lbs). Dogs attain the weight of 50 kgs (110 lbs); bitches: 45 kgs (100 lbs). Hounds of the maximum height and weight preferred, providing that quality, proportion and belance combine.

Faults Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Nots Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.