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# The Bloodhound: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Belgium
A large gentle and noble scenthound, famous for its extraordinary sense of smell.
Size GiantLife expectancy 10–12 yearsBudget ≈ €190/monthPuppy €900 – €1,100
[Find a breeder 15](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=bloodhound)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Excellent
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Limited
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Excellent
Tolerance of being alone Limited
Guarding instinct Very good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Exceptional scenting ability: It is one of the best tracking dogs, capable of following scents with great precision.
- Gentle temperament: Despite its impressive size, it is generally calm, affectionate and sensitive with its family.
- Good sociability: It often lives well with children and other animals when it is properly socialized.
- Heavy drooling: Its developed lips are often accompanied by significant daily salivation.
- Need for space: Its giant size and its need for outings make life in a small home poorly suited.
- Targeted grooming: The ears, the eyes and the skin folds require a regular hygiene routine.
- Tendency to stubbornness: Its training requires patience, consistency and an owner capable of staying calm.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Families with space: It thrives best in a home that can offer space and a regular outing schedule.
- Owners with plenty of time: It is suited to people who are present, patient, and ready to invest time in training and care.
- Tracking enthusiasts: Its olfactory abilities make it an excellent companion for scent work and search activities.
Not recommended for
- Apartment living: Its size, drooling, and need for space make this lifestyle uncomfortable.
- People who are often absent: It does not cope well with a daily life lacking presence, outings, and interactions.
- Beginners without guidance: Its sensitivity and stubbornness can unsettle a completely novice owner.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
65 cmBloodhound
- Height at the withers
- 58–72 cm
- Weight
- 40–54 kg
- Coat
- Short, dense
- FCI group
- 6
- Origin
- Belgium
- Grooming
- Moderate grooming needs
## Photos and videos
See the Bloodhound in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The Chien de Saint Hubert is a very ancient breed originating from Belgium, long bred by the monks of the Abbey of Saint-Hubert in the Ardennes. Selected for hunting and tracking thanks to its exceptional sense of smell, it then enjoyed great success in England under the name Bloodhound, then in search and police services. The FCI recognized the breed definitively in 1960.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Chien de Saint Hubert is a giant, massive and powerful dog, with a slightly elongated body, without excessive heaviness. It is distinguished by its noble and imposing head, its abundant and supple skin, its long drooping ears and its gentle expression. Its coat is short, dense and lying close, and its color can be black and tan, liver and tan or red in different shades.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Gentle, very attached to its owner and generally sociable, the Chien de Saint Hubert hides beneath its impressive appearance a great sensitivity. It is a calm, patient and affectionate dog, appreciated in the family when it benefits from a consistent environment. It nevertheless retains a true scent hound temperament, with great autonomy in tracking work.
Affectionate Intelligent Sociable Protective
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, he likes family life but needs space, regular outings and tracking or scent activities to stay balanced. He is not known for being aggressive and often shows tolerance with children and other animals. His voice is deep but he is generally not a big barker.
Training
## Training and socialization
Its training must be firm, fair and patient, without a power struggle. Intelligent but sometimes stubborn, it learns well when sessions are consistent, calm and motivating. Early socialization, recall and scent work are particularly important in this sensitive breed.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Bloodhound
The purchase price of the Chien de Saint Hubert generally remains moderate for a dog of this size, but the overall budget must include food, upkeep, possible insurance and veterinary follow-up for a very large dog. The cost of ownership often matters more than the purchase price alone.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bloodhound/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Chien de Saint Hubert is generally robust, with a protective coat and good endurance, but its morphology and skin folds require regular vigilance. Like many large dogs, it may be exposed to certain joint and digestive disorders, as well as to eye and skin problems.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bloodhound/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Chien de Saint Hubert needs a complete, digestible diet adapted to large dogs, with particular attention to growth, muscle maintenance and weight control. The quality of the ration matters as much as the quantity in this heavy breed that is active outdoors.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/bloodhound/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
Known internationally as the Bloodhound, the Chien de Saint Hubert is considered one of the best tracking dogs in the world. Its sense of smell has been used both for hunting and in the search for missing persons and police work. Its name refers to the Abbey of Saint-Hubert, linked to the ancient history of the breed.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Bloodhound
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Saint Hubert Dog suited to family life?
Yes, it can be a very good family dog if it has space, regular outings and an available owner. It is generally gentle, patient and sociable, but its large size requires an organized environment.
### Does the Saint Hubert Dog bark a lot?
Generally no, even though its voice is deep and impressive. It is often quieter than its appearance might suggest.
### Can the Saint Hubert Dog live in an apartment?
This is not the most suitable setting. Its size, its need for space and the necessity of several daily outings make apartment living uncomfortable both for it and for those around it.
### Is the Saint Hubert Dog easy to train?
It is intelligent but sometimes stubborn, which requires patience and a consistent method. Gentle, structured and early training generally produces better results than an authoritarian approach.
## Find a Bloodhound breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Bloodhound breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[Bloodhound breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound/nouvelle-aquitaine)
### Bloodhound breeders by country
[15 breeders of Bloodhound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound) [11 breeders of Bloodhound in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound/germany) [9 breeders of Bloodhound in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound/netherlands) [6 breeders of Bloodhound in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound/italy) [2 breeders of Bloodhound in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound/austria) [1 breeder of Bloodhound in Belgium](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound/belgium) [1 breeder of Bloodhound in Croatia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound/croatia) [1 breeder of Bloodhound in Romania](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound/romania)
[All breeders of Bloodhound in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound)
## Ready to welcome a Bloodhound?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-bloodhound)
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