Sunday Feature on Puppy Love

Every so often I notice a trend in posts, a range in blast from the past to the present day.  The trend is an upward reflection in views.  Two examples I would like to share here are:

Breed of the Day : Boston Terrier - June 24, 2014

Breed of the Day : Bloodhound - May 11, 2015

As a general rule, I like to end the week with a Daily Puppy feature.  However, this week has been filled with mixed breeds.  So today I am featuring the trending Boston Terrier and Bloodhound.

Follow the links above and enjoy!

Breed of the Day : Bloodhound

(Source:  Wikipedia)


Scottie, Spaniel, Bloodhound Oh my! is a trending post on Puppy Love.  We know about the Scottish Terrier, as a breed character in Lady and the Tramp.  We know about the American Cocker Spaniel, as a breed character in Lady and the Tramp.  Yet, what about the Bloodhound, likewise a breed character in Lady and the Tramp?  In this post, I will introduce the Bloodhound as Breed of the Day on Puppy Love.

The Bloodhound holds a history dating over 1,000 years with origin in St. Hubert, Belgium.  Obedience training is difficult because this breed "takes pleasure in tracking" and will be distracted from human command.  (Dog Breed Info)  The Bloodhound is often used to hunt animals, criminals, and lost children.

The Bloodhound temperament is kind, patient, gentle, and affectionate.  This dog is great with children to the point, according to Dog Breed Info, that rough play is tolerable because the received attention is much appreciated.  The Bloodhound is a family companion and does love everyone as well as other household pets.  When outside, the Bloodhound is energetic and independent.

Owners, new and experienced, must show firm and natural authority and leadership when obedience training.  Patience is also highly important.

Socialization when young is necessary to avoid the dog being timid.

Daily walks, mental exercise, and physical exercise are, with all breeds, requisite.  NEVER leave this particular breed off leash when outdoors.

The Bloodhound is well-known for catching a human scent - "a rare ability in a dog."  (Dog Breed Info)  The Bloodhound track has been known to last over 100 miles. 

A note of intrigue - Bloodhound evidence through criminal searches is admissible in court.

Stats:

Weight
- Males average 90 to 110 pounds
- Females average 80 to 100 pounds

Health
- Prone to bloat, hip dysplasia, ear infections
- Do NOT exercise after meals...Can cause stomach cramps
(Further details can be found on Dog Breed Info)

Life Expectancy
- 10 to 12 years

(Source:  Pinterest)

Bulah Belle the Bloodhound

Today's daily puppy is Bulah Belle the Bloodhound.  How she looks ready to go!

The Bloodhound breed is best known for tracking humans by scent.  Originally, however, Bloodhounds hunted deer and wild boar.  This breed's standout capability is sensing scent hours or days old and tracking down the source.  Quite naturally, then, the Bloodhound is greatly utilized by law enforcement in finding escaped prisoners, missing persons, and missing pets.  Wikipedia offers a most detailed history of the Bloodhound.  For further reading about the Bloodhound breed, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodhound. 

The Bloodhound is gentle and affectionate by nature, thereby making this breed a great fit for families.  Standard weight of this dog, however, is 80 to 110 pounds.  So caution should be taken around small children.  Always note that the Bloodhound is on the go, as its trailing instincts once sparked can last for quite some time.

Bulah Belle is a sweetheart in a loving home.  Yet there are so many in need of a forever home.  Petfinder offers a sample of adorable Bloodhounds available for adoption in the United States - Reed in York, South Carolina and Teddy in Summerville, South Carolina.  To see more adoptable Bloodhounds in your area, visit http://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds/Bloodhound.  (Click on "adoptable Bloodhound dogs" and enter your location information.)