How long do Bloodhounds live?

The median lifespan of the Bloodhound is 9.3 years, based on the 2024 McMillan et al. study of 584,734 UK dogs.

What health problems do Bloodhounds have?

Commonly reported conditions in the Bloodhound include GDV (bloat), Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, Ectropion, Entropion.

Is the Bloodhound a healthy breed?

On the Breed Health Score the Bloodhound scores 40 out of 100 (grade D), compared with an average of 71 across 155 breeds.

40/ 100

Bloodhound Grade D

Median lifespani 9.3 yr · giant · 36-50 kg

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The Bloodhound is a giant breed with a median lifespan of 9.3 years, which places it among the shortest-lived third of the 155 breeds we rank for longevity. Commonly reported health conditions include GDV (bloat), Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, Ectropion. Its overall Breed Health Score is 40/100 (grade D), against an average of 71/100 across all breeds.

Score breakdown

Longevityi 65%

Conformationi 20%

Hereditary burdeni 15%

Higher is healthier. See methodology.

Common & hereditary conditions

GDV (bloat)Hip dysplasia Elbow dysplasia Ectropion Entropion

Red marks a life-threatening or major-welfare condition. Click a condition to see which breeds it affects. This list reflects commonly reported conditions, so better-studied breeds may show more; hereditary burden is the lightest-weighted part of the score. Source: RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA (indicative).

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Data & citation. Median lifespan: McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. Source. Machine-readable: developer API. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Photo: Bethany Ellis via Pexels.