Bloodhound
Breed Standards for the Bloodhound
General Appearance and Coat:
Its dense short coat protects it from being caught in brambles.
Head and Neck:
Pendant folds of loose skin around neck and head, deep hanging flews, sunken diamond-shaped eyes, proportionally long, narrow head, pronounced occiput, low-set, thin, extremely long ears
Hind Quarters:
Long tapering tail, carried high, deep keel
Gait and Movement:
The gait is elastic and free, with the tail held high
Temperament:
It is tough, stubborn, and independent, yet it is so gentle and placid that it is extremely trustworthy around children.
