Bloodhound

:For the anti-aicraft system, see Bloodhound SAM.

Miscellaneous

Scenting ability

Although all dogs can follow scents on the ground, in the air, and in water, the Bloodhound's physical characteristics make it well-known in its ability to follow a scent. Odors are picked up and identified by scent receptors in a dog's nasal chambers; the larger the chambers, the better chance the dog has of identifying even the smallest and least number of particles that provide a scent. The Bloodhound's nasal chambers are larger than most other breeds. It is believed that pendulous ears and moist, pendulous lips help to trap scent particles, further enhancing its scenting abilities.

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Trivia

There is a post-grunge rock-and-roll band called Bloodhound Gang.

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