Bloodhounds thrive on chasing smells. They are known for their superior tracking skills and are used by many law enforcement agencies to track down criminals and missing victims.
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Breed All About It: Bloodhound
Bloodhounds thrive on chasing smells. They are known for their superior tracking skills and are used by many law enforcement agencies to track down criminals and missing victims.
Added: Jul 7, 2006
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Runtime: 03:00
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