How tall is a Bloodhound?

An adult Bloodhound stands about 26 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Bloodhound considered a large dog?

Yes — at 26" / 100 lb, the Bloodhound falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #32 tallest.

How does a Bloodhound compare to a person?

At 26" tall, a Bloodhound stands about 41% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Bloodhound Size Compared to a Person

A Bloodhound stands 26″ at the shoulder and weighs about 100 lb — that puts it at 41% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #32 by shoulder height and falls into the large-breed size class (Large breeds, 23–27").

Bloodhound next to a person at scale — 26-inch shoulder height, 100 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Bloodhound at 26″ / 100 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Bloodhound compares

	Bloodhound	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	26″	64″	-38″
Weight	100 lb	135 lb	-35 lb

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About the Bloodhound

The Bloodhound is the undisputed king of scent hounds, possessing the most powerful nose in the entire canine world — capable of following scent trails over 300 hours old and across distances exceeding 130 miles. Originally bred by monks at the Saint-Hubert monastery in Belgium (which is why the breed is also called the Chien de Saint-Hubert), the Bloodhound was developed for tracking deer and wild boar. Today, this noble breed is famous for its work in search and rescue and law enforcement, where its tracking results are even admissible as evidence in court.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Large size class with shoulder height closest to the Bloodhound.

Afghan Hound — 26″ / 55 lb (same height)
American Alsatian — 26″ / 90 lb (same height)
Bandog — 26″ / 100 lb (same height)
Bernese Mountain — 26″ / 98 lb (same height)
Black and Tan Coonhound — 26″ / 88 lb (same height)
Boerboel — 26″ / 175 lb (same height)
Bouvier des Flandres — 26″ / 90 lb (same height)
Bullmastiff — 26″ / 120 lb (same height)

Frequently asked

How tall is a Bloodhound?: An adult Bloodhound stands about 26 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Bloodhound considered a large dog?: Yes — at 26" / 100 lb, the Bloodhound falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #32 tallest.
How does a Bloodhound compare to a person?: At 26" tall, a Bloodhound stands about 41% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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