Bloodhound Dog Breed History

The Bloodhound, also known as St. Hubert’s Hound and Chien de Saint-Hubert, is a large and strong scent hound breed with a long history. The origin of these dogs is uncertain, but Saint Hubert of France, a 7th century monk, is often credited as the one who had developed the breed. First used for hunting, from 16th century and on bloodhounds have also been used for man trailing (escaped criminals, missing persons) in which they excel with their keen sense of smell – the keenest of any breed of dog, according to Wikipedia.