Anyone here own a bloodhound?

[Nicoleski]

Looking to rescue a dog and found a 1 year old female at the local shelter. Breed info says they're very gentle and good with kids, but also protective over the house. Exactly what Im looking for in a breed.

Any of you douchebags own one?

And yes I know your lab/ german shepherd/ pitbull / etc is a better dog. But that's not what Im asking.

[4me2have2]

you called the one person on here that owns a bloodhound a douchebag

do you realy think he is going to answer you now

[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by 4me2have2

you called the one person on here that owns a bloodhound a douchebag

do you realy think he is going to answer you now

I think half of these f@gs would stick their c@ck in a blender if she asked them to

[gut]

I have a black and tan male that's almost two. Get a lab.

[Nicoleski]

Originally Posted by gut

I have a black and tan male that's almost two. Get a lab.

That's it? Would any of your reasons have to do with him being a male? The breed info says they're much more difficult than females.

[Snatch98]

You 100% need a fenced in yard because from what I know they'll lock down on a scent and zone out. A family friend had one get hit by a car after he snuck out of the house. They don't have the longest life expectancy because they are pretty big and like most "game" dogs they need to be "challenged" or they'll get bored and a bored dog is a destructive dog. They also mature slower than most so they'll stay in that phase for a while unless you really take control. My sisters bf breeds bird dogs which obviously aren't bloodhounds but have similar traits. We were actually talking about bloodhounds the other day because the son of a family friend is looking to place one right now. He's moving and the dog can't come (Something I'll never understand, take on a dog it's a life long commitment)

If you want a dog that is great with kids and protective look for a Doberman rescue in your area. You should also seriously consider a Pit Bull or a Amstaff (larger Pit Bull) and yes I'm aware this isn't what you're asking. However absolutely nothing wrong with a bloodhound and if you have a fenced in yard I'd have at it. I've loved the ones i've been around BUT they are constant drool machines

Good luck with whatever you decide but I'd definitely hit a bloodhound specific message board and just ask a bunch of questions. It's what I did before I took the plunge with our Doberman. He's an amazing dog and I'm glad I did the research ahead of time. Good luck.

[SteelDust]

I've got a redbone coon hound. Pretty close in demeanor to the bloods, just a lot more athletic. She's been an awesome "pet", defies everything that a hound should be. 8 acres, tons of animals coming and going and she'll never pick up a scent and take off. Will come back with a single voice command. Hounds are typically great family dogs if they don't have too much of the drive that they are bred for. Her only downside...god damn she's loud and vocal. It's a pretty bay, if you like that sort of thing...guarantee your neighbors won't. Friend of mine lives almost 2 miles, straight line, away from me, and if the gets into a good bay, he can hear her.

When we bought ours, she came from a long time breeder of redbones. The one we got was actually slated to be in the show ring, had the breeder not gotten pregnant and not able to show for a while. They would section the litters into dogs going to pet homes and and dogs going to outfitters and people that were going to hunt them. Last thing they wanted was a puppy that wouldn't hunt going to an outfitter, ruins their reputation and usually ends up with a dog that just gets shot.


It comes down to there being a lot of variation in any of the hound breeds. Some will take off at the slightest whif, some are content to lay on the porch in the sun for 18 hours a day. Being a rescue dog, you're just going to have to take that chance if you are interested. The bottom denominator with hounds though....is loud and vocal.

[Mizzoustud]

I have an entire gang of bloodhounds.

[LSx]

Originally Posted by Snatch98

You should also seriously consider a Pit Bull or a Amstaff (larger Pit Bull) and yes I'm aware this isn't what you're asking.

Yeah, because she wants one of those ticking time bombs around her kid

[Cream Puff]

hey you have a tiny child that could easily be killed.. lets suggest a fvcking pitt bull

[gut]

Originally Posted by Nicoleski

That's it? Would any of your reasons have to do with him being a male? The breed info says they're much more difficult than females.

Being a male might have a little to do with things, but I had him snipped about eight months ago, and he's been steadily improving on his alpha type behavior since then. He had a bout with food/water aggression which took a couple months to work out of him, and occasionally at the park he'll push another male around but he's never actually been in a fight.

I could probably write a book based on the things that I've learned first hand about the breed in the past couple of years, so it's really hard to even scratch the surface in a brief reply. However, in the spirit of being helpful I will say if you are serious about getting a Bloodhound, realize they aren't an "easy" breed to own, and they require a lot of patience. It took me a while to get in the routine of wiping him down every day to keep his skin and coat clean, scrubbing the slobber off the walls, ceilings, and furniture, pulling 3 ft. long pieces of paper towels out of his butthole, and his ears need to be cleaned every few days. Sometimes he wants to be my best friend, other times he doesn't want to have anything to do with me. He does love company though, and is very affectionate toward other people.

I think to have a bloodhound, you need to be a dog person because they generally take a little more effort compared to more common breeds. Also, they don't really have any interest in pleasing you unless there is something in it for them.

[BlackVenom96]

Originally Posted by Snatch98

If you want a dog that is great with kids and protective look for a Doberman rescue in your area. You should also seriously consider a Pit Bull or a Amstaff (larger Pit Bull) and yes I'm aware this isn't what you're asking.

oh good fvcking gawd.

[Narrator]

I had a pitbull clear a six foot fence the other day to come say hi to me while I was jogging. Owners on the front porch started screaming their heads off, which made me think he was going to latch onto my throat or something. Luckily he was friendly. Had those cropped ears and whitish blue eyes which is a little unnerving when it's sprinting at you



Get a lab.

[HEMITHS]

Originally Posted by gut

Being a male might have a little to do with things, but I had him snipped about eight months ago, and he's been steadily improving on his alpha type behavior since then. He had a bout with food/water aggression which took a couple months to work out of him, and occasionally at the park he'll push another male around but he's never actually been in a fight.

I could probably write a book based on the things that I've learned first hand about the breed in the past couple of years, so it's really hard to even scratch the surface in a brief reply. However, in the spirit of being helpful I will say if you are serious about getting a Bloodhound, realize they aren't an "easy" breed to own, and they require a lot of patience. It took me a while to get in the routine of wiping him down every day to keep his skin and coat clean, scrubbing the slobber off the walls, ceilings, and furniture, pulling 3 ft. long pieces of paper towels out of his butthole, and his ears need to be cleaned every few days. Sometimes he wants to be my best friend, other times he doesn't want to have anything to do with me. He does love company though, and is very affectionate toward other people.

I think to have a bloodhound, you need to be a dog person because they generally take a little more effort compared to more common breeds. Also, they don't really have any interest in pleasing you unless there is something in it for them.

Jesus.

[gut]

Here's a couple pictures of Leopold from his puppy days, I don't have any good ones that are more recent.

[LightningLX]

Get a more low maint dog.
I learned something new from steeldust. That faking howl thing they do is called "bay".
Now to use it in a sentence.

Neighbor's hound woke me up from my afternoon nap. I shot it mid bay.

[gut]

Originally Posted by LightningLX

Get a more low maint dog.
I learned something new from steeldust. That faking howl thing they do is called "bay".
Now to use it in a sentence.

Neighbor's hound woke me up from my afternoon nap. I shot it mid bay.

Mine rarely bays, but when he does, it's loud. The cable guy asked if I had a seal in the home one day after he knocked on the door. I keep a bark collar on him when I'm away so he won't bother the neighbors.

[LSx]

Originally Posted by LightningLX

Get a more low maint dog.
I learned something new from steeldust. That faking howl thing they do is called "bay".
Now to use it in a sentence.

Neighbor's hound woke me up from my afternoon nap. I shot it mid bay.

That made me laugh

[DarkSmoke]

Originally Posted by gut

Being a male might have a little to do with things, but I had him snipped about eight months ago, and he's been steadily improving on his alpha type behavior since then. He had a bout with food/water aggression which took a couple months to work out of him, and occasionally at the park he'll push another male around but he's never actually been in a fight.

I could probably write a book based on the things that I've learned first hand about the breed in the past couple of years, so it's really hard to even scratch the surface in a brief reply. However, in the spirit of being helpful I will say if you are serious about getting a Bloodhound, realize they aren't an "easy" breed to own, and they require a lot of patience. It took me a while to get in the routine of wiping him down every day to keep his skin and coat clean, scrubbing the slobber off the walls, ceilings, and furniture, pulling 3 ft. long pieces of paper towels out of his butthole, and his ears need to be cleaned every few days. Sometimes he wants to be my best friend, other times he doesn't want to have anything to do with me. He does love company though, and is very affectionate toward other people.

I think to have a bloodhound, you need to be a dog person because they generally take a little more effort compared to more common breeds. Also, they don't really have any interest in pleasing you unless there is something in it for them.

Lol. My neighbor growing up had dalmations and the one ate their daughter's barbie dolls. They were out in the front yard pulling body parts out the dog's bunghole that got lodged halfway out.

[Snatch98]

Originally Posted by Cream Puff

hey you have a tiny child that could easily be killed.. lets suggest a fvcking pitt bull

Great dogs and they're great with kids. It's up to her to see past the stereotype but there are plenty of converts on this very site. They just don't post anymore or post sparingly. All it takes is to be around one that isn't fvcked up by a dip sh.it.

Good with kids, protective of the family. Try reading a breed profile or do I need to post temperament testing percentages again? You know the one where they out score Golden Retrievers.

[MacGruber]

Whatever you decide, I'm glad you're adopting. I adopted Ellie a little over 3 years ago and I can honestly say I don't think I'll ever have a better, more loyal dog. It's like they know you saved their life.

[stick]

We have a rescue blood hound and he is a great dog. He listens to commands, loves to please, doesn't slobber like most blood hounds. GF also had a show dog that was actually in Westminster that died a few moths ago. He was more the typical bloodhound who slobbered a lot and was very rambunctious but very fun to be around. They do take more work than most dogs because they can be slobbery, they need their ears washed out once a week to avoid infection. They also need to be bathed once a week to avoid smelly infections in their skin folds. They also have a shorter than average life span. The plus side is they are very laid back dogs who get very attached to their owners. Ours waits outside the shower even for me and follows me everywhere. They are usually great around kids because they dont have the "herding" instinct like some working dogs.

Here is the rescue:

[Element]

Should just get a cat, they are very gentle with children and make excellent pets.











/snatch

[Nicoleski]

Thanks guys... I'm at the pics and stories. Im not opposed to any breed of dog, but I do take into consideration that I live in a mostly ghetto black/hispanic area so chances are the pitbulls at the shelter will have had sh1tty owners that taught them bad habits (like chewing my daughters face off)... so I'm going to steer clear for that reason alone.

I'm going to go spend some time with the bloodhound and see how I feel. There's also an aussie shepherd puppy that I'm interested in, although I didnt really want a puppy I love how loyal/protective the breed is.

Thanks for the info.

[mustangguy01]

[SteelDust]

Originally Posted by gut

pulling 3 ft. long pieces of paper towels out of his butthole,

For a year or two my redbone developed a tasted for the wife's underwear. She kept one of them inside of her for two full weeks. My vet said this is totally impossible, but...I watched her eat it, and I held her while my wife gloved up and pulled it out....a full two weeks later. Thank god she got out of that habit.

[skipperjohnn]

Originally Posted by mustangguy01

[Narrator]

get a pitbull and put it in bloodhound-face

[SteelDust]

Originally Posted by mustangguy01

Those were redbones, not bloodhounds.

[wheelspin]

May I suggest the greatest breed of dog ever... A Schipperke...very, very smart, hearty, brave & loyal... also called Little Black Devils....

Here is a pic of me with one of ours...

[Cream Puff]

Originally Posted by Snatch98

Great dogs and they're great with kids. It's up to her to see past the stereotype but there are plenty of converts on this very site. They just don't post anymore or post sparingly. All it takes is to be around one that isn't fvcked up by a dip sh.it.

Good with kids, protective of the family. Try reading a breed profile or do I need to post temperament testing percentages again? You know the one where they out score Golden Retrievers.

whens the last time you saw a news article of a golden retriever going nuts and attacking some kid, exactly.

[Cream Puff]

Originally Posted by Nicoleski

Thanks guys... I'm at the pics and stories. Im not opposed to any breed of dog, but I do take into consideration that I live in a mostly ghetto black/hispanic area so chances are the pitbulls at the shelter will have had sh1tty owners that taught them bad habits (like chewing my daughters face off)... so I'm going to steer clear for that reason alone.

I'm going to go spend some time with the bloodhound and see how I feel. There's also an aussie shepherd puppy that I'm interested in, although I didnt really want a puppy I love how loyal/protective the breed is.

Thanks for the info.

nicole i have 2 aussies, go for it you won't be disappointed, they are one of the most fun, loving dogs I've ever had and if its a puppy you can train it properly to do what you want instead of an older dog that may or may not listen

[wheelspin]

just kidding with the above pic but they are the greatest dogs ever... When ever our little boy is sick one of out males "Max" will get on his bed with him and not leave his side till he is feeling better....


A 1 y/o just recently came up on the rescue from NorCal....

[wheelspin]

Originally Posted by Nicoleski

Thanks guys... I'm at the pics and stories. Im not opposed to any breed of dog, but I do take into consideration that I live in a mostly ghetto black/hispanic area so chances are the pitbulls at the shelter will have had sh1tty owners that taught them bad habits (like chewing my daughters face off)... so I'm going to steer clear for that reason alone.

Thanks for the info.

Just a caution... shelter dogs are usually in terrible shape health & temperament wise. Just pick out a good rescue and get one from them, their dogs have been in a foster homes and their temperament has been well evaluated and they have had proper health evaluations & care.

[Jay]

Originally Posted by Cream Puff

whens the last time you saw a news article of a golden retriever going nuts and attacking some kid, exactly.

You know Snatch is scouring the fvcking internet right now trying to find every article he can about breeds other than pitbulls attacking kids.

[Jay]

Originally Posted by 95 Bullitt

Pits:


Goldens:

[wheelspin]

Originally Posted by Jay

You know Snatch is scouring the fvcking internet right now trying to find every article he can about breeds other than pitbulls attacking kids.

I get so tired of hearing... "it's all how you raise them, that's all" Sorry but genetics are genetics, their environment may lessen or exacerbate those traits expressing themselves but they are still there.

[Jeff01S281]

at Jay's screenshot


Snatch is a fvcking ghetto trailer trash dbag.

[LSx]

While snatch is busy wearing out his keyboard, this took 10 seconds on google for stories just this year.

http://www.wane.com/dpp/news/nationa...ay-old-oh-baby

http://www.chron.com/news/houston-te...me-2535571.php

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/...in-long-beach/

http://www.unionleader.com/article/2...WS01/705219913


Snatch himself was on scene for this one, waiting patiently with a creepy look behind the nice black man ready to defend on camera this poor maligned creature...


http://www.newhavenindependent.org/i...shots/id_47312




Truly the Breed of Peace

[BlackVenom96]

Werent there 2 maulings like a day apart in the east bay a couple months ago, both by pits on young children.