The Bloodhound has its origins in the early medieval period, when it was bred by monks, particularly those of St. Hubert Abbey in Belgium. The breed was selectively developed for its unmatched scenting abilities, initially used for tracking wild game such as deer. Following this, the Bloodhound was used to track people, particularly criminals.

The breed became so popular and reliable, so much so that people who denied entry to this tracker would be treated as accomplices to the crime.

Over time, the breed gained recognition across Europe and was later refined in England, where it became a staple for police work and search-and-rescue missions. While Bloodhounds were almost pushed to the brink of extinction during the Second World War, they were able to recover after the chaos.

Today, the Bloodhound remains one of the most efficient scent-tracking dogs. They are still being actively used in law enforcement to help find missing persons and catch fugitives.