Owning a bloodhound can be tricky business if you aren't prepared. Just as anything you would want, do your research first to determine if this is what you are really looking for. Remember, you don't own a Bloodhound, they own you.

The bloodhound is cute and just full of wrinkles but a very active dog. Some are very stubborn and they don't want to listen. Well they are very independent. Most of that comes from their nose. Most Blood hounds tend to lose focus when they get a whiff of something they like. They will travel for miles if you let them to find what it is that was so attractive.

Before owning a Bloodhound be prepared to wear a lot of drool or slobber because they do have very active salivary glands and shake those wonderful shoestrings from their mouth all over you and anything else which is in the vicinity.

You and your Bloodhound can be used in such a wide variety of things. You can use them to track, trail, and participate in the agility and obedience ring. They can be trained to be in the show ring also. Always remember the saying a dog is a man's best friend is true in some cases but with the bloodhound, they like being pleased more than they like pleasing you but are still one of the, if not the only, kindest and sensitive dogs in the canine world today which when they get their nose on something, they follow it.

Always have your Bloodhound checked out by your vet so he can determine if the dog's needs are being met.

They need care and upkeep just like any animal. Their ears, eyes, and coat need tended to almost on a daily basis. Believe me when I say you can plant a potato crop in some of their ears. Don't let it happen to you...get a few wipes and wipe them down.

If you do a little research about owning a bloodhound they will be your great friend or they will be a pain in the rear. Remembering it's not their fault that they are who they are just like it's not your fault who you are, and can be challenging to say the least, but they all need love, respect and understanding. The more you know, the easier it will become.

Be nice, be gentle and be sure this is what you were looking for.