How long does a Bloodhound live?

The listed lifespan for a Bloodhound is 10–12 years.

How tall is a Bloodhound?

The listed height for a Bloodhound is 25–27 in (male), 23–25 in (female).

Is a Bloodhound good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Bloodhound is 3 out of 5.

When is a Bloodhound full grown?

The growth size band for a Bloodhound is up to 24 months.

Hound Group

Bloodhound

Bloodhound is a giant dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 90–110 lb (male), 80–100 lb (female), height is 25–27 in (male), 23–25 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Independent, Friendly, Inquisitive.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Bloodhound dog — Photo: Ravizza · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight90–110 lb (male), 80–100 lb (female)

SizeGiant GroupHound Group

Height

25–27 in (male), 23–25 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 0.8 years longer than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 95 lb is about 21 lb lighter than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is Western Europe. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 59 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, and Cardiac Exam. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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