var arrayFacts=[ "Gentle Giant:

Bloodhound puppies are curious and have upbeat, outgoing personalities. If you see a Bloodhound puppy that is shy, cowering, and not very affectionate then be wary.

They usually enjoy spending time with their families, being petted, and will curl up at your feet and rest after a hard day of tracking squirrels.", "Big Babies:

Bloodhound puppies typically grow between 4 to 7 lbs. each week! Bloodhound puppies should weigh around 30 lbs. by the time they are 6 weeks old.

While this puppy may be the right size for someone who lives in an apartment or condominium, this will not last very long. Bloodhounds really need to live in houses or even on farms where they have room to stretch their legs.

Ideally, a Bloodhound will grow up to 1 inch per week in height. The ultimate size for a Bloodhound that is full-grown is no more than 27 inches in height and 110 lbs. for males and 25 inches in height and 100 lbs. for females.", "A Walk in the Park:

Since Bloodhounds are tracker dogs, they have the ability to walk for miles on end, and have a tremendous amount of stamina.

A yard with a fence is ideal for Bloodhounds. Still, Bloodhounds should be walked each day by their owners.", "When Kids Harass the Hound:

Most dogs do not like it when they are poked, prodded, and pulled around by small children.

However, if the Bloodhound you own has the typical Bloodhound temperament, they will not mind in the least.

They are affectionate with both their owners and strangers, though they will warn you if someone they do not recognize is approaching. ", "Gentle Giants (Part II):

Since most Bloodhounds will only bark when they sense danger, these dogs make excellent watchdogs.

They rarely become violent and bite, even when they feel threatened.", "Detective Dog:

Bloodhounds were first used by a law enforcement agency in 1805. In London, the Bloodhound was used by the Thrapthon Association for the Prevention of Felons.

This association used Bloodhounds to search for thieves and poachers. Since this time, law enforcement agencies in the UK and the United States have been using the Bloodhound to track down criminals and help find missing people.

In fact, Bloodhounds are the only dogs that can help to collect evidence, which can be used in court.", "Detective Dog (Part II):

Bloodhounds were used, though unsuccessfully, in the quest to track down Jack the Ripper.

Since Bloodhounds were relatively new at tracking down criminals, at this point, the dogs were not used to the best of their ability.", "As Old As The Hounds:

First records of the Bloodhounds date back as far as 1000 AD. It is almost certain Bloodhounds even existed in Ancient Times.

Bloodhounds were bred for their excellent sense of smell. They are tracking dogs, which were the first of the modern hound dogs to appear. ", "Human Hunters:

The Bloodhound is so excellent at tracking a scent it was originally used for hunting.

Today, Bloodhounds are trained to track, but not maim, their target and are considered the #1 tracker of human scents in the world. ", "On the Silver Screen...

Stretch, the bloodhound that played Duke on the Beverly Hillbillies, was a star of the show until the age of 13 when he was replaced by a younger dog.

Stretch can also be found in the 1950s Andy Griffith movie No Time for Sergeants.", "Coat of Many Colors:

The standard weight for a Bloodhound is 80-110 lbs. They stand between 23 to 27 inches at the shoulders.

The American Kennel Club's accepts Bloodhounds that are red, tan and liver, and tan and black.

During the Middle Ages there were so many variations in Bloodhound colors. There were even white Bloodhounds called Talbot Hounds.", "The Nose Knows:

The Bloodhound is believed to have 40 times more scent receptors then humans. This dog has some 230 million receptors in its nose!", "Blue Bloodhounds:

Though the name Bloodhound can conjure up gory images, the dogs were actually named after their original owners--members of the noble class.

In Europe, the nobility was known by the slang term, the Blue Bloods.", "Hounds of the Hills:

Bloodhounds come the Ardennes region in Central Europe, which is located along the border between France and Belgium.

This region is primarily covered with forests, rolling hills, and is located within the countryside.

The Talbot hound, St. Hubert hound, and the white Southern Hound were crossed to form the Bloodhounds of today.", "Number 9:

The typical lifespan for a Bloodhound is seven to nine years. The first three or four years these dogs are incredibly active and rambunctious.

By around five or six, the dogs slow down and grow dignified as they become elderly. Once a Bloodhound reaches the age of seven they will most likely develop health problems.

Due to their size, their bones and joints deteriorate over time. These dogs may also have heart problems and cancer.", "Bred for Greatness:

The Bloodhound's tracking ability was strengthened through superb breeding methods at the St. Hubert monastery, as well as in Great Britain."];