Bloodhounds date back to a seventh-century Belgian monk but they began to be developed in Britain some 500 years later to hunt rabbits, wild boar and deer. Described as “a nose with a dog attached”, ...

The bloodhound is one of the most ancient breeds on record, going back to at least medieval times. Sadly, they are considered a vulnerable breed nowadays, despite having the most incredible skills as ...

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Droopy ears are a pretty common trait in Bloodhounds, Basset Hounds and Beagles. Most dogs with long ears were bred to follow prey over vast distances, as it can help them to funnel scents directly ...

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol's newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and an amazing knack for finding people. Beau, a 12-week-old puppy, is joining a band of bloodhounds who ...