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Yesterday we shared the origin and history of the Pekingese, and today we will talk about the bloodhound with the 123rd highest IQ.
(Male bloodhounds weighing up to 49.90 kg)
The Bloodhound originated in medieval Belgium. Its ancestor was the St. Huberthound, one of the oldest breeds, purest-blooded, and largest olfactory hounds in the world. In the 8th century, the monks of the Monastery of St. Hubert in Belgium kept a group of hounds with unparalleled olfactory abilities, and they were so focused on their work that they could not leave the track until their prey was discovered. This is where the name St. Hubert Hound comes from. The monks only perfected this olfactory hound through directional breeding, not creating them, that is, the St. Hubert hound belonged to a natural breed, not a breed of artificial hybrid breeding. In Belgium, St. Hubert Hounds are used to track wolves or deer, and they can also track injured prey.
(Early Bloodhounds)
The first St. Hubert Hounds were black, but black and tan individuals were later discovered.
In the 11th century, William the Conqueror introduced these St. Hubert hounds to England, and people began to call them bloodhounds. At the same time, the same type of dog, called Talbots, was also introduced there, but with all white fur.
In the centuries since, police departments around the world have relied on these muscular, dedicated bloodhounds to track human scents — perhaps criminals, lost children or the elderly. A mission may last all day and night, over mountains and through swamps, but they won't give up until they come to an end along the trail. Even in today's high-tech age, there is no olfactory device that is as accurate as the nose of a bloodhound.
(Early participation and award-winning Bloodhound)
In 1871, the Bloodhound made its debut at the British Dog Show.
Subsequently, the variety also developed in the United States. Especially in the southern states, these bloodhounds were used to hunt down escaped slaves.
In 1885, the Bloodhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
(Bloodhounds at the Modern Dog Show)
On August 12, 1960, the World Federation of Livestock Dogs (FCI) recognized the Bloodhound as an independent dog breed.
The most famous features of the Bloodhound are huge droopy ears, a long, wrinkled face and sagging skin, and warm, deep eyes. They behave very gently, very patiently, and are very friendly to small children and other small animals. Bloodhounds will allow the children to lie on/ride on their bodies.
(Herd of Bloodhounds on the Grass)
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