Do bloodhounds have any specific medical problems?
Like all large breeds, bloodhounds may have hip dysplasia, a potentially crippling disease. Breeders should receive OFA certification on their breeding stock to reduce the chances of their puppies having hip dysplasia. The bloodhound is sometimes prone to a condition known as gastric dilitation and volvulus, or bloat. This potentially fatal condition afflicts many of the breeds with a large, deep chest. Moreover, as a rule, bloodhounds, along with other breeds of similar size, do not live as long as their smaller counterparts do. The typical life span for a bloodhound is about 9-11 years of age, with noticeable aging occurring as early as 8 years of age.
