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Bloodahouli |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
Belgium <> U.S.A. -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen |
A brief presentation of the Bloodahouli |
| The St. Hubert's Hound is a breed whose roots go back centuries. A formidable scent tracker, the Saint-Hubert has been used for its tracking ability for generations. It prefers to hunt and stalk rather than kill its prey. It has been used to track game, criminals and lost children. He is not only a skilled tracker, but also an excellent companion dog. He's rather massive, but a gentle giant. The Catahoula Leopard Dog was originally bred as a hunting or herding dog. It originated in a region of northern Louisiana near Lake Catahoula. A mix himself, he probably has some Chien de Saint-Hubert in his lineage. He is also a tracker and loves to hunt game. |
History of the Bloodahouli |
| The Bloodahouli is a modern hybrid with a very ancient ancestral history. |
A little of the Bloodhound |
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| The Bloodhound has been around for over a thousand years. It really came to prominence in the Middle Ages. A group of monks from Saint-Hubert Abbey bred the dog that became the ancestor of the Chien de Saint-Hubert. Chien de Saint-Hubert are also called Chien de Saint-Hubert because man loved to hunt with the breed. Elizabeth I, who was an accomplished hunter, kept a pack of Bloodhounds throughout her life. William the Conqueror brought them to England around 1066, and the Saint-Hubert became a royal favorite. The St. Hubert's Hound was brought to America in colonial times. Unfortunately, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote about St. Hubert's Hounds being brought to track runaway slaves in Uncle Tom's Cabin, the breed was described as vicious and received a bad reputation due to the depiction. However, in 1888, the St. Hubert's Hound took part in the Westminster Dog Show, and once again, people showed a healthy interest in the breed. The Bloodhound is normally used by law enforcement agencies in search and rescue work. | ||
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| Standard of the Bloodhound | ||
A little of the Catahoula Leopard Dog |
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| The Catahoula Leopard Dog is the state dog of Louisiana. Its name comes from a Choctaw (Indian) word meaning sacred lake. The breed is relatively new and is probably a mix of Chien de Saint-Hubert, Mastiffs and Greyhounds. They are used to hunt wild boar. Like the Chien de Saint-Hubert, they are also excellent trackers. The Catahoula Leopard Dog isn't the perfect dog for every family; they're protective of their family, but have good energy potential, so they're not always good indoor dogs. | ||
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| Presentation of the Catahoula Leopard Dog |
Appearance of the Bloodahouli |
| The Bloodhound has a loose coat that feels thin to the touch. It has wrinkles around the neck and head, and long ears. The Bloodhound is often black and tan, liver and tan, or red. Sometimes there's white on the dog, but not much. The Catahoula Leopard Dog parent breed has a short to medium coat, which can be smooth or coarse. It comes in a variety of colors and patterns. The leopard pattern has a base color with contrasting patches of other colors. There are solid-colored Catahoula Leopard Dogs as well as brindle ones. Some even have a patchwork pattern. Based on this information, it's likely that the Bloodahouli will be a variety of these colors. He may have wrinkles, but in all probability, he won't have the deep wrinkles of the St. Hubert's Hound. He may have longer ears; the Catahoula Leopard Dog has short, pointed ears. He should be a fairly large dog, given that his parent breeds generally weigh 45 kilos or more. It can have a loose coat, but it can be tighter to the body than that of the parent breed Chien de Saint-Hubert. |
Temperament of the Bloodahouli |
| The Bloodhound is best known for its sensitive nose, but it's also a fairly intelligent and gentle dog. This parent breed is very easygoing, but can be stubborn. They are affectionate but can be shy around strangers. It is difficult to train, so it is recommended that owners start training courses with their St. Hubert's as soon as possible. He's not a good watchdog, although he's big enough; he loves people too much to prove a good watchdog. The parent Catahoula Leopard Dog is not aggressive towards people, but he needs a special kind of family. He has a lot of energy, he's a breeder and a hunter and he needs to expel that energy somehow, so sometimes keeping a Catahoula Leopard Dog indoors isn't a good idea. Unlike the Chien de Saint-Hubert, the Catahoula Leopard Dog is an excellent guardian. It may not get along with other male dogs, although it is not known to be the aggressor in a fight. Owners need to be firm with a Catahoula Leopard Dog. Because of this, the Bloodahouli hybrid will also have a sensitive nose, be a great hunter and breeder, and can be a bit stubborn. It is likely to be a better watchdog than its St. Hubert's Hound parent, and may prove to be a bundle of energy that may or may not get along with other dogs. Socialization at an early age will be key. |
Needs and activities of the Bloodahouli |
| The Bloodahouli is a rather active dog, however, it can be kept indoors mainly as long as it gets a generous amount of exercise. Both parent breeds are high-energy, so it's advisable to give this hybrid plenty of exercise time as it needs an outlet for its energy. Your family addition is known to chew, so make sure you keep plenty of suitable toys on hand and provide plenty of attention and exercise to satisfy this urge. If you leave Bloodahouli outside in a fenced-in area, make sure the fence is at least 1.80 meters high. Bloodhounds are notorious escape artists, as are Catahoula Leopard Dogs. |
Maintenance of the Bloodahouli |
| The Bloodhound has a loose coat and usually quite a few wrinkles on its head and neck. For this reason, the Bloodahouli should have its folds cleaned regularly to prevent infection. Simply take a damp washcloth and wipe out the folds, then wipe with a dry cloth. Another point of contention is the ears, as they are long and hanging, and are prone to moisture and bacterial growth, leading to ear infection. Clean the ears every week to avoid this. The parent Chien de Saint-Hubert, unfortunately, drools a little. The parent Catahoula Leopard Dog needs weekly brushing of its short, medium-density coat. He doesn't shed often, only once or twice a year. They are generally very clean dogs and don't need to be bathed unless they get into something dirty. Grooming your Bloodahouli will be a combination of weekly brushing and fold maintenance, even if the folds are less prominent. You should brush your Bloodahouli's teeth at least three times a week, but if you want to prevent gum disease, brush daily. Trim your dog's nails every two weeks. The general rule is that if you hear your dog's nails clicking on the floor, it's time to trim them. |
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