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Contadini, Flickr Name: Bloodhound, aka St. Hubert Hound Personality: This renowned hound is famous as the scent-tracker of all scent-trackers, and, it is said, can exhibit a "one-nose mind." But bloodhounds are also remarkably gentle and even-tempered. The Dog Breed Info Center describes the breeds with words like "noble," "mild-mannered," "patient" and "lovable" when describing the good old Saint Hubes. But the American Bloodhound Club offers a somewhat more forthright take on the breed's big personality: "You don't 'own' a Bloodhound; it owns you!" Grooming: According to Best Friends Pet Care, a bloodhound is an "average shedder with a smooth, short coat. Grooming is fairly easy and ...
Photo: American Kennel Club A member of the Hound Group, the Bloodhound is the 41st most popular breed in the United States, according to 2008 American Kennel Club® registration statistics. Described as a "unique looking dog in a baggy suit," the Bloodhound is one of the oldest breeds of dogs that hunt by scent. The dogs possess an intense sense of smell – all they need is an article of clothing belonging to a missing person or criminal to be able to track them down. Recently, a Bloodhound named "Taffy" was honored in the Search and Rescue category of the AKC Awards for Canine Excellence. A Look Back The Bloodhound made its appearance in Europe long before the Crusades, when the ...