Bloodhound

Hound

Coat

Solid:
Tan: with markings in any of the tan patterns. In the saddle pattern, the saddle can be either solid or as tipping.
Masking: Any of the above may be masked with (masks in tanpoints match main body colour, solid reds can have either). Small or standard masking - black-masked dogz may have ears.
White Markings: Allowed as trim on the paws, chest and tailtip.

Eyes

except in liver dogz where they are

Nose

except in liver dogz where it is

Faults

Wrong eye colour. More white than listed.

Disqualifications

More white than listed. Solid liver. 

Varieties

None

Notes

The normands brought old hunting dogs from the Hubertus monastery to Britain, known as 'blood hounds' to show that they were of pure blood. They hunted in large packs and where famous not only for their tracking abilities but also for their pleasant bark. These dogs were black and tan or pure white, the latter were known as Talbots (from french 'tallebois', an abbot in the monastery). The bloodhound is believed to originate from these great white hounds. Today it is mostly kept as a companion dog but has also been trained as a professional tracking dog.

The bloodhound is an impressive hound with a noble expression. The head is thin but deep, with a lot of loose skin, creating a dewlap and softening the contours of the face. The ears are thin, long and set low. The chest is deep, with a strong and straight back and well angled legs. The tail is long, thick and set high, carried in a curve.

Breed Files

Filename: FP Bloodhound
Offset: FA09
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: September 23, 2009
Notes: File was hexed to look best when posed facing left. Includes optional nails and haws under the eyes. File also includes liplines and two different tail types.

Filename: Bloodhnd
Offset: DDF3
Base: Labrador
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: January 4, 2006
Notes:

Filename: Bloodhound
Offset: 1008
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 30, 2005
Notes: Version 2 of the Abnormality file. Addball tail and angled legs. Tails are slightly fuzzier in 2nd gens and ears may loose their plush texture. May be unsuitable for obedience.

Filename: Bloodhound
Offset: 1008
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: December 24, 2003
Notes: