Home and time Start from real spaces, schedules and people present every day.
Compatible energy Compare walks, play, mental stimulation and recovery needs.
Routine and care Grooming, health, training and costs should be clear from the start.
Dog Bloodhound / Chien de Saint-Hubert A very large, gentle and determined scent hound with extraordinary tracking ability and substantial ear, skin, joint and feeding-management needs.
Quick card Bloodhound / Chien de Saint-Hubert Best suited to experienced hound owners with secure space, physical ability to handle a powerful tracker and time for scent work, ear and skin care and substantial veterinary needs.
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Health The Bloodhound has a delicate health profile. Major concerns include gastric dilatation-volvulus, hip and elbow dysplasia, entropion and ectropion, chronic ear disease, skin-fold infections and obesity. Recommended care includes orthopaedic and eye assessment, regular ear and fold cleaning, strict weight control and sensible meal and exercise timing.
To evaluate Always assess routine, nutrition, exercise and veterinary care for the individual animal.
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