Albert the bloodhound’s droopy ears and fine-tuned nose make him a ‘beacon of hope’ in hunt for the missing Pam Medhurst, a Sheriff’s Department search-and-rescue volunteer for the last 24 ...

Most dogs with long ears were bred to follow prey over vast distances. Dogs with long ears include Bloodhounds, Basset Hounds and Beagles.

Discover what makes the bloodhound unique. Learn about the personality, history, and lifespan of this dog breed. ... Their ears are set low on the skull, and are thin, soft, ...

A bloodhound’s outward appearance also adds to its tracking ability. Loose, wrinkled skin around the face helps trap scent particles and long, drooping ears that drag on the ground collect odors ...

There is nothing cuter than a bloodhound puppy," said Pattye. "So people go and get the puppies. But then six months later, like got a 90-pound dog with the drool and doesn't have any manners." ...

A floppy-eared bloodhound named Trumpet was awarded Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show finale Wednesday night, the first of his breed to take the competition’s top award. That ...

1. Basset hound. RosetteJordaan/Getty Images. You probably immediately thought of basset hounds when you heard “floppy ears.” Theirs look even lengthier because of their long faces and short ...

Bloodhounds are known for being tenacious trackers, said Brian Tierney, president of the National Police Bloodhound Association. They're playing a key role in the search for Hardin, now in its ...

Congratulations to Trumpet the bloodhound, the winner of the Westminster Dog Show last night. Trumpet is the first bloodhound to win best in show. Check out those ears! He beat a French bulldog, a ...

Bloodhounds are also independent, a key trait for searches. “When it gets to be a difficult search they don’t look to you for help, that they go forth themselves,” Heck said.