The most important types of police dogs

The most essential type of police dog "Blood Hound"

The Blood Hound Dog is classified as one of the most important types of police dogs, and its ancestors appeared in the Middle Ages, in France, to track pigs and deer, and it is an intelligent, very active dog, characterized by a sharp sense of smell; It enabled him to participate in law enforcement, search and rescue activities, and during this article, Animaux DMS will accompany you on a fun tour to display information about the Blood Hound Dog, the most important types of police dogs.

Information about the Blood Hound Dog, the most important type of police dog

• Characteristics of a bloodhound dog
• The average age of a bloodhound dog
• History and origins of the Bloodhound dog
• The personality and behavior of a bloodhound dog
• Bloodhound health problems

1- The characteristics of a bloodhound dog

The Bloodhound Bloodhound has a short coat, hard, and loose skin, with colors ranging from black, red, or tan, and some dogs are spotted white, and the height of the male ranges from 25 to 27 inches, while the female ranges from 23 to 25 inches and the weight is from 80 To 110 pounds, and it is distinguished by its long face, drooping eyes, floppy ears, in addition to the wrinkles that fill its body, especially the beginning, the jaw, and the sunken eyes; You give him a sad expression.

2- The history and origin of the bloodhound dog

Not much information has been discovered about the origins of this dog, but there are some clues; Which refer to its being known, around the ancient Mediterranean, and this strain was bred by the Belgian monk Hubert and his monks in the seventh century, and since then; It became associated with kings, and William the Conqueror brought with him several bloodhounds when he arrived in England in 1066, and in Belgium; Friar Hubert continued to offer the black and brown blood dogs; For the king of France annually, and these dogs are still known in some French-speaking regions, in Europe; Known as the Saint Hubert hounds.

At first, it was relied upon to track deer, and by the 16th century; it became used; To track people, assist with law enforcement, participate in rescue efforts, and search.

3- The personality and behavior of a bloodhound dog

This police dog is distinguished by his gentle, patient personality, as well as a noble animal, with moderate morals, as it tolerates small children; Who climb on top of it, and with other animals as well, despite that; However, he carries an independent side and tends to make his own decisions, instead of obeying his breeder, and this tendency appears, when he discovers an interesting smell and insists on following the path, as much as he can.

4- Bloodhound's health problems

• Hip dysplasia.
• Elbow dysplasia.
• Hypothyroidism.
• Ectropion.
• Epilepsy.
• Dilated stomach, or volvulus.
• Fold dermatitis.