Special Nutritional Needs For The Bloodhound
By: Jane R. Bicks, D.V.M

 

Who can't love those big eyes, long ears, and 
loving personality of the Bloodhound?

The best way to keep their skin, ears, and joints
healthy is to feed a high quality alternative professional 
food in a dish elevated to shoulder height, and
to keep the 2 or 3 meals on the skimpy side rather
than overfeeding.

Since bloat is a real problem in the Bloodhounds,,
a vegetable enzyme should be added to the food
to ensure increased digestion.

See our page on How To Prevent Bloat in Bloodhounds
http://petcaretips.net/bloat-dog.html

Washing the ears with equal parts vinegar and
water 3-4 times a week is imperative to keep them
clean. The average lifespan of the Bloodhound is 
under 10 years, so antioxidants after the age of
2 are essential!

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While the standard calls for the average and ideal height of an adult male Bloodhound to be between 25" to 27", you will see them as large as 32" or more at the shoulders. The bitches average a bit smaller (23" to 25"), but you will still see a few reach the height of 28" or more. They can weigh up to 130# or more.

While you will also find them smaller than the standard, these are not small dogs by any means. This pretty much puts their tails at coffee table height. They do not reach their full weight and body type until 2-3 years of age and their minds seem to follow that trend.



Recognized Bloodhound Colors
The Bloodhound comes in 3 colors: Black and Tan, Liver and Tan (Red and Tan) and Red (Tawny). 

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