Care and nutrition
The short, weatherproof coat of the dogs is very easy to care for and only needs to be brushed from time to time. To avoid inflammation, the long ears and also the eyes should be checked regularly and cleaned if necessary. Fixed times of the day for feeding (one to two meals per day), with fixed daily rations and not too many treats in between, are the cornerstone for a long healthy dog life.
Health and life expectancy of the Hubertushund
This old dog breed also has to deal with the usual problems of large dogs: hip dysplasia (HD) and elbow dysplasia (ED). Since both joint diseases are hereditary, appropriate breeding selection can exclude these diseases as far as possible. Other common diseases are eye problems, such as entropion (malpositioning of the eyelid), ectropion (turned-out eyelid) or cherry eye (prolapsed nictitating gland) as well as skin inflammations, mainly in the deep skin folds at the mouth. The average life expectancy of the dogs is 10 to 12 years.
Interesting facts about the Chien de Saint-Hubert
The Chien de Saint-Hubert belongs to the rather rarely represented breeds in Europe. Because of their pronounced stubbornness, the dogs are not very popular as family and companion dogs. If you still want to try, you should take enough time to find a reputable breeder. A good first port of call to buy one of these dogs are the official national Bloodhound Clubs, which also exist in Germany, for example the Saint Hubert-Bloodhound Club von Deutschland e.V..