Bloodhounds!

Bloodhounds are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The Bloodhound is a very powerful, massive hound dog."
#2. "The back is very strong for the dog's size."
#3. "The head is long and narrow in proportion to the dog's length, and long in proportion to the body."
#4. "The nose is black."
#5. "The deeply sunk eyes are diamond in shape because of the lower lids being dragged down and turned outward by the heavy upper lips. Color varies from a deep hazel to yellow."
#6. "The thin, soft, drooping ears are set very low and extremely long."
#7. "The Bloodhound has a lot of extra, wrinkled skin hanging excessively loose, even more so around the head and neck where it hangs in deep folds."
#8. "The muscular, front legs are straight."
#9. "The tail is carried high with a slight curve above the topline of the back."
#10. "The fold of the skin aid the dog in holding in scent particles while tracking."
#11. "The coat is wrinkled, short and fairly hard in texture, with softer hair on the ears and skull. Colors include black and tan, liver and tan, red and tawny and red. Sometimes there is a small amount of white on the chest, feet and top of the stern."
#12. "The Bloodhound is a kind, patient, noble, mild-mannered and lovable dog."
#13. "Gentle, affectionate and excellent with children."
#14. "This is truly a good natured companion."
#15. "These dogs are so good-natured that they will lie there and meekly let children clamber all over them. This breed loves all the attention they receive from them. To be fair to your Bloodhound, make sure your children do not pester or hurt the dog, because Bloodhounds will sit there and take it."
#16. "Very energetic outdoors and boisterous when young, determined and independent."
#17. "Bloodhounds need firm, but not heavy handed training."
#18. "Clear rules need to be set and followed."
#19. "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."
#20. "Males go through puberty in-between the age of 1 and 2 years. They can be quite a handful at that time and one really needs to make sure they are being a firm pack leader, but after age 2, with the proper leadership, training, stimulation and consistency, they will mellow out a bit."
#21. "Socialize well to prevent them from being timid."
#22. "A Bloodhound becomes devoted to its master and gets along well with people."
#23. "This dog loves everyone and some will greet wanted and unwanted visitors happily. Other do not welcome unwanted guests. They can be protective of their domain, if no one is home, but out on a trail, they will welcome anyone. Some will bark and let you know when strangers are around."
#24. "They can live in harmony with other dogs and household pets."
#25. "Bloodhounds are droolers and have a tendency to snore and howl."
#26. "Their noses are so superb that it is hard for them to not wander off after an interesting scent. They may also sniff humans in places that are considered inappropriate. While humans see this as rude, the dog is actually learning a lot about them. Bloodhounds are able to follow any scent, even human--- a rare ability in a dog. This breed has been said to successfully follow trails over 100 hours old. It is so determined that it has been known to stay with the trail over 100 miles. The Bloodhound is such a sure tracker that the breed is used worldwide for rescue and criminal searches. The Bloodhound's evidence is admissible in the court of law. One Bloodhound brought about 600 criminal arrests and convictions."
#27. "Bloodhounds can never be kept in an unfenced yard."
#28. "There is a good chance instinct will lead them to wander off if they are off leash. They flee when they get on a scent, instinct drives them to find the end of the trail."
#29. "Height: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm.)"
#30. "Weight: "90-110 pounds (41-50 kg.)"
#31. "The Bloodhound will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and do best with at least an average-sized yard."
#32. "Life Expectancy: About 10-12 years."
#33. "Litter Size: Average 8-10 ~ Some have been know to have up to 15 pups in one litter."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bloodhound.htm
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