Fenced yards are a must. Most bloodhounds can and will live comfortably out of door if shelter from the sun, rain, and cold are provided, but without a sturdy fence of at least five feet at the lowest point the dog is likely to escape and be lost or killed. Bloodhounds can rarely be allowed to run off-leash. Because of their powerful sense of smell and the extreme determination, Bloodhounds will take off after a scent and not come back when called.
Bloodhounds are usually good with children and other dogs and pets.
We do not recommend placing an adult bloodhound of unknown circumstance in a household with small children. Our rescue program will take bloodhounds from individuals provided we feel that dog meets our criteria for adoption. That is the dog must be free of any severe medical problem which could cause continued veterinary expense on the part of rescue or the prospective owner. In addition, we must be told if a dog has bitten a human or attacked another dog. We do ask that the individual turning in the bloodhound provide the program with a donation to pay for food, veterinary care and shelter until a suitable home can be found.