It was said to start in the 14th century and the breed is one of the most useful breeds that time. The Bloodhound has been put to work for centuries. Scottish and English records show that William Wallace was tracked by the Sleuth hounds which they believe to be the same as the Bloodhound. Mr. Wallace is a rebel during those time.
In the late 19th century, the breed was exported to France. The Bloodhound is also known as the Chien Saint Hubert and is registered under that name with the FCI. The breed came from the Middle Ages and meant "hound of pure blood". It depicts the animal's stringent breeding rather than the mistaken definition of blood seeking hound.
The Bloodhounds were known and recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885. In the same year, its cousin Basset Hound was also recognized. Basset is the smaller version of the Blood Hound.
