Breed Profile
German Shorhaired Pointer
- WEIGHT: 45 to 70 lbs
- HEIGHT: 21 to 25 inches
- COLOR(S): Solid liver, liver and white spotted, liver and white spotted and ticked; liver and white ticked, the same variations with black instead of liver, but not tricolor. Coat can be ticked, patched, or roan.
- BREED GROUP: Sporting
Breed Profile
Bloodhound
WEIGHT: 80 to 110 lbs
HEIGHT: 23 to 27 inches
COLOR(S): Red, black and tan, dark reddish brown and tan.
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DESCRIPTION
The Bloodhound is a large, massive, powerful dog breed with loose, wrinkled skin and drooping ears. It stands over more ground than is usual with hounds of other breeds. Its skin is thin and extremely loose. The Bloodhound is a gentle dog breed; it does well with children and family pets. Its expression is noble and dignified. This dog breed has an outstanding ability as a scent hound, superior to other hound, which has made the Bloodhound very useful in police investigations. Its back is extraordinarily strong for the dog's size. Its powerful shoulders allow the dog to work for long hours without a break. It has a tenancy to drool, but is otherwise a very clean dog.
TEMPERAMENT
The Bloodhound is determined, responsive, gentle, affectionate, and sensitive. This is a kind, patient, noble, mild-mannered and lovable dog. It makes an excellent companion to children. It is very energetic outdoors and boisterous when young. This breed tends towards willfulness; it needs firm, but gentle obedience training. The Bloodhound becomes devoted to its master and gets along well with people. The Bloodhound can live in harmony with other dogs and household pets. It has a tendency to howl, snore, and drool. It may sniff inappropriately or wander off on the trail of an interesting scent. The Bloodhound is able to follow any scent, even human, which is a rare ability in a dog. This breed has been said to successfully follow trails over 100 hours old. The Bloodhound is so determined that it has been known to stay with the trail for over 100 miles. This breed is used worldwide for rescue and criminal searches. The Bloodhound's evidence is admissible in the court of law. The Bloodhound cannot be walked off leash, when it gets on a scent it flees; its instinct drives it to find the end of the trail.
GROOMING
It has smooth, short and weatherproof coat. It is easy to groom. Groom with a hound glove, and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder. It requires periodic brushing.
HEALTH
Inverted eyelids, ear infections, hip and elbow dysplasia, and bloat. Bloat is a health issue to most dogs, being the second largest killer of dogs other than cancer, but Bloodhounds can be particularly susceptible to it because of their deep chests. Other health concerns include: cardiac problems, luxating patellas, thyroid disorders, gastric torsion (twisted stomach), skin-fold dermatitis.
EXERCISE
The Bloodhound requires daily exercise, long walks being the best.
TRAINING
Very energetic outdoors and boisterous when young, determined and independent. Bloodhounds need firm, but not heavy handed training. With an owner who displays anything but a natural, calm but stern authority will bring out a streak of willfulness. The new owner of a Bloodhound will need to have plenty of patience and to possess great tact for consistent leadership for training to succeed. Clear rules need to be set and followed. If you show signs of being a meek owner, this dog will not listen to you. Do not expect too much by way of obedience from this dog. They are naturally gentle animals but they are not easy to obedience train.