The dogs of the bloodhound breed have been documentary mentioned first more than a thousand years ago.
Terms like noble, gentle, patient and lovable were used in different writings describing these dogs.
Around kids they are remarkably gentle and display great levels of tolerance and patience even when the child climbs over them and generally makes a nuisance of themselves.
This is a remarkable behavior of this breed of dogs that are neither small nor unable of displaying aggression, especially when it comes to other dogs of the same sex.
A characteristic of the dogs of this breed is their love for long hikes while they chase after a scent, these dogs being known to chase a scent for miles and miles until they reach the end of the trail.
The owners must know that they need a fenced yard for rest and a leash for walk, as once a Bloodhound has honed in on a particular scent it seems to lose its capacity for hearing the commands of its master.
Few dogs of the Bloodhound breed are used for hunting nowadays, a large number of them being trained and used to track and save missing people.
They are also used by police forces to catch criminals because their ability to track the human scent is unequaled.
The dogs of the Bloodhound dog are able to lock onto a scent from a very young age, as little as four days in fact.
They are extremely useful in tracking persons into a city, as they are able to follow a human scent even on surfaces like asphalt or concrete.
You might not know this but because the Bloodhound is so good at tracking a scent they are even considered reliable in a court of law.
There are stories about a particular bloodhound that is said to have tracked over six hundred criminals, and all tracking resulted in the arrest and conviction of the person concerned.
With their drooping eyelids, big droopy ears and large, powerful bodies, the Bloodhound looks very appealing.
The owners of Bloodhound dogs need to ensure lot of space and exercise to their large and active companion.
But exercise is only part of what this breed requires.
They will need mental stimulation as well.
Many an owner has discovered what a difficult time can arise when the dog is bored.
They will chew things, howl and be generally destructive if not given any kind of mental and physical stimulation.
These dogs love to cavort and play and they can get rather rambunctious at times so care needs to be taken if there are any children or elderly and infirm people around.
Their owners need to be both patient and firm while training this intelligent and independent dog.
These dogs need more time than other breeds to mature so the new owner will be fully occupied with their training for a few years.
During training you need to show them you are the boss as they have this propensity to dash off on any scent trail.
Many owners find themselves with a problem because these dogs are also known for being rather manipulative and stubborn when they want to be.
Nevertheless for fans of the breed this is just another endearing quality.