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10-09-2005, 05:28 AM
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Bloodhounds
Does anyone have any information on bloodhounds? I plan to get one and i have only little information. Or if you have any good references or rare book sites?
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#2
10-09-2005, 06:19 AM
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Got this for you I have never seen a bad Bloodhound, very good natured, great with kids, loves to work, funny dogs and yet so cute. I like them and Good luck, take your time in buying a good one. Bloodhounds - General Description  Bloodhound of Switzerland Bloodhounds are powerful dogs with extremely loose skin, especially about the head and neck. The Bloodhound is the largest in the hound family. The coat colors can be black, tan, tawny, or red and tan. For its acute sense of smell, the Bloodhound is sometimes called a nose with feet. The habit to sniff everything is typical of the breed in general. These dogs have been bred to track game. The breed has a scary name, however, despite its name, the dogs are gentle, affectionate and well-mannered. These friendly dogs are normally good with children. They are not generally aggressive toward strangers. Bloodhounds are not dogs for everyone. An average dog lover with little or no experience of a large dog ownership may find the Bloodhound's food requirements, exercise needs and vet bills quite a problem. Bloodhounds - Breed History  Bloodhound of Switzerland The Bloodhound is an ancient breed. Its true origin is rather vague. In all probability, in the 7th century, St. Hubert and his monks played a significant part in the development of the breed. The name "bloodhound" is derived from the term "blooded hound," which means a hound of pure blood, that is, of pure breeding. Bloodhounds have always been associated with royalty. These dogs were given as gifts in the circles of royalty and nobility. Modern Bloodhounds are believed to have descended from the dogs that William the Conqueror brought to Britain. The Bloodhound was crossed with a number of breeds in order to produce smaller and faster hound dogs. The use of Bloodhounds declined because of the decreasing game area in Britain. The introduction of dog shows in 1859 gave the Bloodhound breed a new life. Bloodhounds became companions and show dogs. There is a belief that Bloodhounds were used to trail runaway slaves in the US. Those vicious dogs that did track people were mongrel crosses. Bloodhounds do not possess a vicious temperament.
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10-09-2005, 10:24 AM
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I love bloodhounds. They are sooo cute. I was thinking of getting one not to long ago. But I am not sure! I have heard from others they are a great breed!
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#4
10-09-2005, 05:03 PM
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Here is a list of books recomended by The American Bloodhound Club
General Bloodhound Information The Bloodhound The Illustrated Standard - A guide for Judges Published by The American Bloodhound Club The New Complete Bloodhound by Catherine Brey & Lena Reed Howell Book House Available from Hound Dog Press The Bloodhound by Hilary Harmar W. & G. Foyle Ltd., London The Bloodhound Handbook by Douglas H. Appleton Nicholson & Watson, London Bloodhounds by Hylda Owen T.F.H. Publications The Association of Bloodhound Breeders, 1897-1995 by F. W. Daniel Hunting The Clean Boot, The Working Bloodhound by Brian Lowe Blandford Press ISBN 0 7137 0950 2 Yankee -- The Inside Story of a Champion Bloodhound by Roger Caras G.P. Putnam's Sons l979 ISBN 0-399-20688-4 Video Tapes Official AKC recognized breed video. $24.95 (Add $3.00 per video for US postage and handling. $5.00 per video in Canada and $15 per video for all other countries.) Bloodhound - VVT406 http://www.akc.org/store.htm email: info@akc.org Trailing Information Manhunters! Hounds of the Big T by Bill Tolhurst and Lena Reed Hound Dog Press Clyde Reed 10705 Woodland Ave. Puyallup, WA 98373 (253) 845-8039 On The Trail! A Practical Guide to the Working Bloodhound and Other Search and Rescue Dogs by Jan Tweedie Alpine Publications, 1998 Blue Ribbon Books P.O. Box 7027 Loveland, Co. 80537-0027 970-667-2017 Fax 970-667-9157 ISBN: 1-57779-005-7, $19.95 + s&h Common Scents The Bloodhound in Law Enforcement By Jerry F. Nichols & Milica K. Wilson Police Pocket Training Manual for Bloodhound Handlers The National Police Bloodhound Association (NPBA) Police K-9 Unit Tactical Operations by Jack R. Shuler A comprehensive training guide and procedure manual for the formation and operation of a tactical unit to provide protection and assistance during criminal mantrailing operations involving the use of the mantrailing bloodhound. $25.00 plus S&H Email: sbhound@midwest.net - Phone: (618) 548-0303 Practical Scent Dog Training Lue Button Alpine Publications, 1990 ISBN: 0-931866-47-2 Ready: A Step-by-Step Guide for Training the Search and Rescue Dog Susan Bulanda Doral Publishing, 1994 ISBN: 0-944875-41-6 Scent: Training to Track, Search, and Rescue Milo D. Pearsall and Hugo Verbruggen, M.D. Alpine Publications, 1982 ISBN: 0-931866-11-1 Scent and the Scenting Dog William Syrotuck 1972 ISBN: 0-914124-03-X Search Dog Training: How to Get Started Ed Stopper and Madde Watts 1995 A video and training guide describing the steps involved for training an air scenting search dog. Available from: Multi-SAR Technologies 29 Regent Lane Chico, CA 95973 U.S.A. 916-891-6651 Search and Rescue Dog Training Sandy Bryson The Boxwood Press, 1976 ISBN: 0-910286-47-7 Search and Rescue Dogs: Training Methods American Rescue Dog Association Macmillan Publishing, 1991 ISBN: 0-87605-733-4 Special Canine Services A Guide to the Technical Literature on Police and Military Working Dogs by Herbert Mullican, Jr Training The Mantrailing Bloodhound by Jack R. Shuler A "how to" training guide for producing a working mantrailing bloodhound. This book is directed towards the training of bloodhounds as a tool for law enforcement, but can also be used by those interested in trailing as a sport or for SAR. $25.00 plus S&H Email: sbhound@midwest.net - Phone: (618) 548-0303 http://www.bloodhounds.org/resources.html
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10-10-2005, 05:36 AM
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ok thanks for all the info!
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10-10-2005, 08:18 AM
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After playing with the Bloodhound down the road, I recommend that you have a large supply of drool rags.
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10-14-2005, 02:07 PM
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well i honestly have never met one but i can tell you this much its a hound (duh) and every hound that ive met have been stubborn in one way or another lol make sure you get him/her trained early
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#8
10-15-2005, 06:32 PM
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welll i am getting her from a rescue and she is 4 and i plan to trail her
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#9
10-17-2005, 06:52 AM
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my mother had a bloodhound which was a fabulous dog, i'd say for sure that they are great ... the downside is that they really are very big and they have a strong smell!! aditionally once off on a scent they are not easily distracted (or willing to come back!!)
actually i love the breed, if you're interested in a background here are a load of vintage prints of bloodhounds which are quite interesting from a historical perspective ... the breed hasn't changed a whole lot in the last 100 years or so.
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