Bloodhound

World-class nose on legs

Famously gentle and famously single-minded. Once that nose is on a trail, recall goes out the window.

largehigh energyapartment not idealexperienced ownersmedium shedding

Size

large

Energy

high

Shedding

medium

Barking

high

Grooming

low

Trainability

low

Apartment

not ideal

First-time owner

experienced

Kid-friendly

high

Pet-friendly

high

Alone tolerance

medium

Monthly cost

high

Best for

Drool, loud baying, ear and jowl care, and a nose that will follow trails for miles.

60+ minutes of long, sniff-heavy walks daily.

Grooming: low. Shedding: medium. Plan your brushing routine — and budget — around this.

Barking is typically high. Trainability is low. Early socialization and consistent training go a long way.

Apartment fit: not ideal. Usually needs more space than an apartment can offer. Kid-friendliness is generally high.

Cost level: high. Costs typically scale with size, grooming, and likelihood of vet visits.

Heat tolerance is typically medium and cold tolerance is typically medium. Comfortable across a typical range of weather with sensible precautions.

Drool, loud baying, ear and jowl care, and a nose that will follow trails for miles.

Educational matching content — not veterinary advice.

• Can I realistically meet the exercise and grooming demands every week, not just on weekends?
• Have I met adult dogs of this breed — not just puppies?
• If buying from a breeder, can they show health screening for the parents?
• Is there a breed-specific rescue near me? Adult dogs can be a great fit.
• What does my monthly budget look like for food, grooming, and routine vet care?
• Who handles the dog if I'm away or my schedule changes?