Overall, a Bloodhound requires a higher amount of  maintenance than a small lap dog and could be costly to purchase and maintain. Bloodhounds may not be the ideal pet for an average family.  Our size requires lots of room and a small apartment just won't do.  Neither owner nor Bloodhound will be happy.  Take each and every word I've written seriously.  Some people purchase Bloodhound just for the sake of saying they own one and lives are miserable.  Too many times, Bloodhounds get turned out, put into the streets to fend for themselves, others are put into animal shelters, and I shutter to think of how many are abused and neglected. Bloodhounds are such a loving animal and do not deserve harsh treatment for those who are not patient with the breed.  Truly, it takes a genuine dog lover to over come some of our characteristics.  Only when you can overlook our size, drool and other things, can you love a Bloodhound.  But, too often, many humans treasure the shoes we MAY tear up or the curtains we MAY rip down, or the doors we'll MIGHT scratch a hole in...and they can not ever learn to love us.  So, if you are thinking of purchasing a Bloodhound, think about it again.  Perhaps, we are just what you are looking for, but then again, maybe we are your worst nightmare.

I am blessed because I have a wonderful family that sees my good beyond my not so good attributes. Slime dripping out of my mouth or no slime, they hug me and play with me and love me. I love my family with all my heart...I am forever theirs, faithfully!

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