Bloodhound

About the Bloodhound

A scent hound with the keenest nose of any dog, developed from hounds bred by monks at the Abbey of Saint-Hubert in Belgium. Its long ears and loose, wrinkled skin are thought to help trap scent. Bloodhounds can follow a trail that is days old, and their trailing evidence has been accepted in some courts. Gentle and stubborn, they drool heavily and need patient training.