THINKING ABOUT GETTING A BLOODHOUND ~ THINK ABOUT THIS
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A cute, wrinkly bloodhound puppy of 20 lbs, will probably grow to be 120 lbs.
Bloodhounds can be stubborn, so they need good training & good leadership.
Bloodhounds can be messy (they drool, they dig, they countersurf easily).
People think that all hounds (including bloodhounds) have a hound smell.
They are not just porch dogs (they need lots of exercise and room to run).
Aong with a good yard, your bloodhound will need a good fence (tall & strong).
We Love Bloodhounds... but we know what to expect & so should you.
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THE MAIN HEALTH PROBLEMS POSSIBLE WITH A BLOODHOUND
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* Bloat - #1 health concern for bloodhounds.
* Cancer - #2 health problem with bloodhounds.
* Hearts Problems - From mild to severe - (OFA)
* Joint Problems - Elbows, Hips, Patellar - (OFA)
* Thyroid Problems - Mainly Hypothyroidism - (OFA)
* Eye Problems - Entropion, Ectropion & more.
* Epilepsy and other inherieted issues.
Consider purchasing pet insurance, it's a good idea.
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ABOUT BLOODHOUND BREEDERS & FINDING A BLOODHOUND PUPPY
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Do your homework, on the breed (if it's right for you), & on breeders.
Don't buy a bloodhound puppy from a pet store or a puppy mill.
Ask bloodhound breeders what health testing they have done.
Ask bloodhound breeders what health problems they have had.
Ask bloodhound breeders what help (or guarantee) you will get.
Do you want a pet, show dog, or a trailing bloodhound?
Investigate all breeders (even AKC & Bloodhound Club breeders).
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