Golden Bloodhound Dog Breed

Because there is not very much 411 on the Golden Bloodhound, it's best to learn about the parent breeds involved to produce this unusual hybrid. While the two purebred parents are used for hunting, their work is very different — as are their personalities and other aspects. Golden can be fine for first-time owners, but Bloodhounds require experienced dog owners who know scent hounds. Golden will play well with kids while Bloodhounds may be indifferent. Golden work well as companion animals for people with disabilities whereas Bloodhounds may want only to track game as they desire: alone. If you are planning on getting one of these hybrid dogs, it's best to learn as much as you can about them.

Below are some possible good and bad points regarding the Golden Bloodhound:

The Golden Bloodhound mix is a dog that may surprise some people. There remain rumors that Golden Retrievers already have Bloodhound in them despite those allegations having been proven incorrect. On the other hand, seeing one of these hybrid dogs may seem shocking. The long-haired variety looks like a Golden Retriever with oddly broad legs or a Rhodesian Ridgeback with very hairy legs and a bizarre snout.

Because Goldens are so easy to please and Bloodhounds tend to be headstrong, this mixed breed's intelligence might be mistaken for being, well, not so intelligent. It's simply that the two breeds, while great in their own hunting roles, have smarts in different ways.

Goldens are prone to separation anxiety whereas Bloodhounds are fine on their own. Due to this, any given Golden Bloodhound mix might prefer to never not be with you, or she might not mind whether she's with you or alone. Of course, it could also fluctuate. As with any mixed breed, you might get more of one or the other breed or a perfect balance of both.

Bloodhounds love to lie around until they are pushed to chase a scent, and sometimes they will be off like a shot on one they prefer to follow. Golden Retrievers are fine at play or rest. As neither of the purebred parents requires a lot of exercise, the Golden Bloodhound won't need much more than typical exercise either.

Little is known and even less information is available about the health profile of the Golden Bloodhound. The two purebred dogs mated to produce these mixed breed dogs have some health issues of their own, and they share some typical dog ailments too. Golden are known to have a high incidence rate with hip dysplasia. Bloodhounds have a higher chance than most dog breeds for skin problems.

Here are some of the health issues that the Golden Bloodhound may encounter:

• Seizures
• Epilepsy
• Allergies
• Lymphoma
• Eye problems
• Ear infections
• Osteosarcoma
• Joint dysplasia
• Skin infections
• Hypothyroidism
• Mast cell tumors
• Genetic elbow deformities
• Sub-aortic Stenosis (SAS)

Based on the parent breeds' average lifespans, the typical Golden Bloodhound should live to about 8 to 11 years.