Sit back. Let's talk. The Bloodhound is not the dog for everyone. If you're interested in owning one, the first thing I'm going to do is try to talk you out of it. First - they're big. Roger Caras has referred to them [...]
BUYER BEWARE!!! By Adriana Pavlinovic When looking for a bloodhound puppy or adult to add to your household, steer clear of breeders who make claims like those below, ads that advertise the comments below or websites that promote any of the following comments: [...]
I have had Bloodhounds since 1975 and now serve as Breed Referral Advisor for the Northeast to answer questions and steer inquirers to responsible breeders. The questions and comments I have fielded are the basis for this article, which I hope will be [...]
As Breed Referral Coordinator for the Northeast, I field inquiries from people looking for a Bloodhound. Some want a show dog or breeding stock, some want a working hound for law enforcement or search and rescue, but most want a healthy and good [...]
This is one of the most common things I hear when I mention looking at a purebred dog. Now when I say purebred I mean purebred, registered and from a responsible breeder. So why purchase a purebred dog from a responsible breeder? Here [...]
By Adriana Pavlinovic Bloodhounds as you have already found out, or soon will, are rarely the inactive, lethargic dogs that Hollywood movies or TV shows like Hee Haw or The Beverly Hillbillies portray them to be. Yes, they do rest and take a [...]
Part 1 Guest columnist Molly Nye is an experienced Bloodhound breeder in Charlotte, NC, where she and her husband Michael are active in regional and national Bloodhound organizations and participate in conformation, obedience, rally, tracking, and mantrailing activities. Responses to Breeder's Asking Price [...]
Are they active? YES, YES, YES! Contrary to the Hollywood movies & TV stereotype this is not a lethargic porch dog. Remember that bloodhounds were originally developed for stamina in hunting centuries ago, and are commonly used for search and rescue or law [...]
Before making the decision to bring a Bloodhound into your family, ask yourself the following questions… 1. Are you ready for an extra large dog with at minimum a medium-high energy level, but usually a high energy level through his/her first two to [...]
Adequate daily exercise and play, good nutrition, routine grooming and time with his/her owner/family equal a healthy Bloodhound. Additionally, provide your hound with a quiet space of his/her own where he/she can eat in peace and sleep without being disturbed. This area needs [...]
Deciding to purchase or rescue a dog, whether it is for a family pet or to go into the show ring with the goal of going to the Westminster Kennel Club or the Eukanuba dog show is a huge decision, one not to be [...]
Choosing a Breeder...by Anne L. Legge Once you have decided on a breed, you can research breeders through dog shows, advertisements in newspapers and magazines, and on the Internet. But how do you actually choose a breeder? For Bloodhounds, start with the American Bloodhound [...]
"BLOODHOUND 101" - Exercise, Nutrition, Grooming, Health by Adriana Pavlinovic Bloodhounds are sort of like a bag of potato chips; open a bag and empty the contents onto a table top, and you will see a lot of general physical similarity, but then [...]
by Julie Swigart What I didn’t know about bloodhounds, now that I have bloodhounds Deciding to purchase or rescue a dog, whether it is for a family pet or to go into the show ring with the goal of going to the Westminster [...]
by Adriana Pavlinovic Activities to enjoy with your Bloodhound Bloodhounds as you have already found out, or soon will, are rarely the inactive, lethargic dogs that Hollywood movies or TV shows like Hee Haw or The Beverly Hillbillies portray them to be. Yes, [...]
By Adriana Pavlinovic Purchasing A Bloodhound Puppy You have done your research and now feel that you are ready to buy a Bloodhound puppy. Remember that this puppy will be a part of your family and life for many years to come. Do [...]
By Adriana Pavlinovic Before making the decision to bring a Bloodhound into your family, ask yourself the following questions: Are you ready for an extra large dog with at minimum a medium-high energy level, but usually a high energy level through his/her first [...]
By Adriana Pavlinovic Are they active? YES, YES, YES! Contrary to the Hollywood movies & TV stereotype this is not a lethargic porch dog. Remember that bloodhounds were originally developed for stamina in hunting centuries ago, and are commonly used for search and [...]