Appearance of the Bloodahouli
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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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