Here, you’ll find everything you need to know before adding a Bloodhound Lab Mix to your family (including appearance, temperament, training, health and more).
The Bloodhound Lab Mix can refer to the Yellow Lab, Chocolate Lab or the Black Lab.
The Labrador Retriever is more energetic than the Bloodhound parent, so you can expect the energy level of your Bloodhound and Lab Mix to fall anywhere in between.
Read on to view pictures of the Labrador Bloodhound Mix and discover much more about this beautiful canine.
Bloodhound Lab Mix Health and Care
Like all other traits, a Bloodhound and Lab mix will be prone to any hereditary health issues that are seen in its purebred parents. Here are some to be aware of:
The wrinkled skin common on the Bloodhound parent’s face is particularly prone to skin infections and problems. Moisture or bacteria that collects in these folds can multiply quickly. So, during grooming sessions, you will need to take particular care in these areas. Make sure any wrinkled skin is cleaned regularly and always dried thoroughly after bathing.
Some of these problems are linked to your dog’s large size, but many can be avoided with health testing. Breeders can test for common problems, and reputable breeders won’t breed from dogs with any of the above issues.
How Big Do Bloodhound Lab Mixes Get?
Both the purebred Bloodhound and the purebred Lab grow to be large dogs, so a Bloodhound Lab mix will be a large dog too, when they’re fully grown. Generally, females will be smaller than males. But, they can be anywhere between the potential extreme heights of their parents.
Labradors tend to grow to between 21.5 and 24.5 inches tall, weighing 55 to 80 lbs. Bloodhounds are usually larger, ranging from 23 to 27 inches tall and 80 – 110 lbs in weight. So, you can expect mixed breed puppies to be between 22 and 27 inches tall, weighing anywhere from 55 to 110 lbs in weight.
Like all other traits, these mixed breed dogs can inherit any potential coat color that appears on their two parent breeds. The Labrador parent comes in three colors: black, yellow and chocolate/liver. Bloodhounds come in red, black and tan, or liver and tan. Breeders may choose parents based on their color to increase the likelihood of those colors in puppies, for instance, breeding a black Lab bloodhound mix in the hopes of getting black or black and tan puppies.
Temperament and natural instincts can also pass down from parent breeds. For instance, Labradors tend to have strong retrieving instincts, whilst Bloodhounds often follow their nose when outside, getting stuck on scent tracks! A Bloodhound Lab puppy could inherit either of these tendencies.
Generally this mix is friendly and affectionate when socialized properly. Labradors are famed for getting along with everyone – adults, kids, strangers, family members, other animals, and so on. Bloodhounds may be less patient around children, strangers, and other animals. So, it’s important that this mixed breed puppy is socialized from a young age to reduce fearfulness and aggression.
This mix doesn’t tend to be overly protective. Instead they are affectionate, inquisitive and playful. They are very people oriented and won’t suit homes where they are left alone for long periods.
Exercise
These dogs are big, muscular, and active canines! They fare poorly in small, enclosed spaces and do best in a larger house with surrounding land or a fenced-in yard. Large dogs in a small home is a recipe for smashed knick-knacks and chewed shoes.
Labloodhounds need multiple, hour or longer opportunities to exercise outdoors per day. They require a fairly active owner and will love going out with their family for long hikes, swimming, or runs.
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