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Bloodhounds have one of best noses in the business. They’re famous for their ability to track down anything once they put their noses to it, but they’re also famous for liking to do things their own way. Despite their occasional stubbornness, they are very affectionate, even if sometimes they like to show their love with a big, slobbery smooch. Full-grown, they typically weigh 80-110 pounds and stand 23-27 inches tall.

Bloodhounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Bloodhounds generally get along well with children and other pets, especially if they are raised around them. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

Bloodhounds crave the opportunity to follow a scent. Of course, you’ve probably seen them in the movies hunting down escaped criminals, which they are great at, but they can also be used as search and rescue dogs. Any activity that combines hanging out with their families and getting outside for a good sniff will make a Bloodhound happy and much more well-behaved back home. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Bloodhound's short coat is easy to care for and only requires weekly brushing to help reduce shedding. However, their jowly face will require extra attention. You need to keep their wrinkles clean and dry, otherwise they are prone to infection. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Bloodhounds are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Bloodhounds fit best in places where they have access to a large, fenced-in yard. They are expert escape artists and will follow an interesting scent for a very long way without being able to find their way home, so a secure yard is very important. They are fairly easy to train.

Bluetick Coonhounds are affectionate dogs with powerful noses. They love hunting and following their nose wherever it takes them. Bluetick Coonhounds love people and always know how to make you laugh with their hilarious antics. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-80 pounds and stand 21-27 inches tall.

Bluetick Coonhounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They can learn to get along with cats, especially if raised with them, but it’s usually best to keep an eye on such a duo when they’re together. Bluetick Coonhounds love children, but can sometimes be overly rambunctious for toddlers. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Bluetick Coonhounds love to hunt. When you take them for a walk, they’ll want to follow their nose after any interesting smells, so you’ll want to hold that leash tight! If you hunt, that’s a great way to keep them active, but you can also just take them along for any other outdoor activities. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Like most hounds, Bluetick Coonhounds have a bit of an odor. You can give them baths to help reduce the smell, but it will never completely go away. You’ll also want to brush a Bluetick Coonhounds short coat once or twice a week to help remove dead hair and reduce the amount of hair you’ll find around your house. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Bluetick Coonhounds are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Bluetick Coonhounds don’t need to live indoors full-time, but they do need plenty of human companionship and should at least occasionally be allowed in the home. They prefer houses with large outdoor areas where they can play safely, but can’t stray from, as they're likely follow their noses to the ends of the Earth! They are fairly easy to train.