Disposition.—Contrary to general impressions, the modern bloodhound is of a most equable disposition, kind and gentle, and quite apt to be timid, excepting when on the trail; then it is extremely dangerous.
Scale of Points, Etc.
| Value. | |
|---|---|
| Head | 15 |
| Ears and eyes | 10 |
| Flews | 5 |
| Neck | 5 |
| Shoulders and chest | 10 |
| Back and ribs | 10 |
| Legs and feet | 20 |
| Color and coat | 10 |
| Stern | 5 |
| Symmetry | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Head.—This is the most distinguishable feature of the dog; it is domed, blunt at occiput; jaws very long and wide at nostrils, hollow and very lean at cheek; brows very prominent, and the general expression is grand and majestic; skin covering cheeks and forehead wrinkled to a wonderful degree.
Eyes and Ears.—Eyes hazel, rather small, deeply sunk, showing haw, which is deep red. This redness, some claim, is indicative of cross with mastiff, Gordon setter, or St. Bernard. Ears long, and will overlap when drawn over front of nose, hang close to cheek, never inclined to be pricked; leather thin, covered with soft hair.
Flews.—Very long and pendent, falling below mouth.
Neck.—Long, so as to enable the dog to easily drop his nose to the ground; considerable dewlap.
Chest and Shoulders.—Chest wider than deep; shoulders sloping and muscular.