Bloodhounds can be wonderful canine companions, but they also can be a tremendous challenge. They are relatively slow to mature, hitting adolescence at about one year and not reaching full maturity until at least age two.

What age do bloodhounds calm down?

Bloodhounds are known for being hard to housebreak, sometimes they are not fully house broken until they are 6 months old. They do not start to calm down until they are about 3 years old. Bloodhounds need a large amount of exercise every day.

Do bloodhounds slobber a lot?

These large scent hounds are affectionate, patient, gentle and devoted to their people. Bloodhounds are great with children and get along with other pets. On the negative side, these hounds have a tendency to snore, drool and howl. ... These dogs can follow any scent — human scent included.