Bloodhound (a.k.a. Chien de Saint-Hubert) is a large dog.
It is a scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent
many days old, over vast distances. This dog is often
used as a police dog to track missing people, fleeing
suspects, or escaped prisoners. Modern Bloodhounds weigh
from 80 to 110 lb (36 to 50 kg) and stand 23 to 27 inches
(58 to 69 cm) high at the withers. Bloodhounds now come
in black and tan, liver and tan, or red. In the Middle
Ages, they also occurred in other solid colors, including
white (known as the Talbot Hound), but these no longer
occur. The colors appear in other breeds descended from
the early Bloodhounds, though. This breed is a mellow,
cheerful, relaxed dog who is nonetheless tireless in slowly
and steadily following a scent. Its laid-back attitude
makes it somewhat difficult to obedience train. However,
with the proper amount of time and effort, this can be
achieved.
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