TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Bloodhounds: Pet Detective 1
- Chapter One: Bloodhound as Pets 2
- Bloodhound Concerns 6
- Good Traits of Bloodhounds 10
- On Socializing Your Bloodhound Pup 13
- Chapter Two: Acquiring a Bloodhound 16
- Characteristics of a Bloodhound Hobbyist 17
- Key Factors to Keep in Mind 18
- Purchase Price of Bloodhound Pups 22
- Adoption Options 23
- Chapter Three: Is Bloodhound the Right Breed for You? 26
- Factors to Consider When Choosing Genders 27
- Factors to Consider When Choosing the Age 31
- Purebred or Mix Dog Breed? 36
- Advantages of Acquiring a Purebred Bloodhound 37
- Chapter Four: Bloodhounds Must – Haves 44
- Precautions When Bringing Home a Bloodhound Pup 46
- Puppy Supplies 47
- Precautions When Bringing Home a Bloodhound Dog 51
- Supplies for Your Adult Dog 52
- What to do after Bringing Your Bloodhound Home 53
- Protection for Your Bloodhound 54
- Chapter Five: Controlling Bad Habits 56
- Basic Training for Your Bloodhound Pup 57
- Good Barking vs. Bad Barking 59
- Do Bloodhounds Bite? 62
- Controlling Aggressiveness 66
- Chapter Six: Bloodhound Breed Standard 70
- Bloodhound Dog Official Breed Standard 71
- Grooming Your Bloodhound 77
- Short – Haired Bloodhounds 78
- Cleaning Your Bloodhound’s Ears 79
- Preventing Tartar Build – Up 80
- Declawing Paws 80
- Chapter Seven: Caring and Protection for Your Bloodhounds 82
- Health Deterioration Issues 83
- Bloodhounds and their Diet 84
- Dog Food for Bloodhounds 85
- Cost of Medications and Treatments 87
- Quick Info 91
- Breed Characteristics 92
- Glossary of Dog Terms 96
- Index 102
- Photo Credits 106
- References 108