SD~Bloodhound
This cache is part of the Snoopy series of
puzzle and letterbox caches by meandmydogs. The cache is not at the
posted coordinates, you will need to solve the puzzle. Everything
you need to solve this puzzle is here!
The actual cache is located in Kensington NH. You will need
Bloodhound tendencies to make the find.
The Bloodhound is a very powerful, massive hound dog. The
back is very strong for the dog's size. The head is long and narrow
in proportion to the dog's length, and long in proportion to the
body. The muzzle is long and the nose is black. The deeply sunk
eyes are diamond in shape because of the lower lids being dragged
down and turned outward by the heavy upper lips. Color vary's from
a deep hazel to yellow. The thin, soft, drooping ears are set very
low and extremely long. The Bloodhound has a lot of extra, wrinkled
skin hanging excessively loose, even more so around the head and
neck where it hangs in deep folds. The dewlap is very pronounced.
The muscular, front legs are straight. The tail is carried high
with a slight curve above the topline of the back. The folds of the
skin aid the dog in holding in scent particles while tracking. The
coat is wrinkled, short and fairly hard in texture, with softer
hair on the ears and skull. Colors include black & tan, liver
& tan, and red & tawny and red. Sometimes there is a small
amount of white on the chest, feet and tip of the
stern.
This breed is more than one thousand years old. It was
perfected, not created, by monks of St. Hubert in Belgium. Later
the dogs were brought by the Normans into England and then to the
United States. It is also known as the Flemish Hound. Throughout
the world, breeds such as the American Coonhounds, Swiss Jura
Hounds, Brazilian Fila Brasileiro, Bavarian Mountain Hound, and
many others trace their lineage back to this ancient scent tracker.
Today, all Bloodhounds are black & tan, or red, but in the
Middle Ages they were solid in color. The white variety, which
existed in medieval Europe, was called the Talbot Hound, who became
extinct in the 1600's, but contributed to the development of many
other breeds including the white Boxers and tri-colored Basset
Hounds. The Bloodhound thrives on the hunt rather than the kill. It
takes great pleasure in tracking and has been used to hunt animals,
criminals, runaway slaves, and lost children. Today this slow
mannered, rich sounding breed is both tracker and companion.
Although it has a pleasant temperament, it is not easy to obedience
train, most likely largely due to the fact that it gets distracted
from human command, more interested in all of the exciting strong
smells around him.
Life Expectancy
About 10-12 years
Litter Size
Average 8 - 10 - Some have been known to have up to 15 pups in one
litter
Height: Dogs 25-27 inches (63-69cm) Bitches 23-25 inches
(58-63cm)
Weight: Dogs 90-110 pounds (41-50kg) Bitches 80-100 pounds
(36-45kg)
The Bloodhound is a kind, patient, noble, mild-mannered
and lovable dog. Gentle, affectionate and excellent with children.
This is truly a good natured companion. These dogs are so
good-natured that they will lie there and meekly let children
clamber all over them. This breed loves all the attention they
receive from them. To be fair to your Bloodhound, make sure your
children do not pester or hurt the dog, because Bloodhounds will
sit there and take it. Very energetic outdoors and boisterous when
young, determined and independent. Today this slow mannered, rich
sounding breed is both tracker and companion. Although it has a
pleasant temperament, it is not easy to obedience train, most
likely largely due to the fact that it gets distracted from human
command, more interested in all of the exciting strong smells
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