The Bloodhound dog breed originated in Belgium, bred by St.Hubert, the patron saint of dogs. It was crossed with several other hunting dogs and lauded for its acute sense of smell enabling it to track the most elusive of scents, making it the king of the tracking dogs.

The Bloodhound dog breed usually tracks alone, but with packs sometimes being employed in the tracking of deer. In more recent years it has earned a reputation for tracking down lost people and escaped convicts.

The Bloodhound dog breed makes a good pet with its calm, gentle nature blending well with adults and children. It is a slow, deliberate breed that loves the outdoors, and lives for the hunt. It has short, thick hair that does shed. Its saggy skin, droopy jowls and big sad eyes give an old yet distinguished appearance.

The Bloodhound dog breed has a combination of colors, from black/tan to red/tan, with splatters of white on the chest and legs.

The Bloodhound dog breed with its large pointed head has a height of around 27 inches and weighs from 70-110 pounds.