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Recherche au sang
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Très élevé
Blood tracking is an activity aimed at finding wounded game. This practice is not considered a hunting act but requires a mandatory approval linked to specific insurance. The bloodhound, blood dog or red dog, is the preferred auxiliary for blood tracking.
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It is a hunting dog specially trained to follow the trail of the wounded animal over several kilometers, several hours after the shot, endowed with a good sense of smell and stubborn character. In France, the most commonly used breeds are the Dachshund, the Bavarian Mountain Scenthound, the Hanoverian Scenthound, the Alpine Basset, and also the Labrador. It should be noted that non-registered and mixed dogs can also be equipped with these abilities and develop very good performance in blood tracking.
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At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Très élevé
Maintenance
Modéré
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L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5-30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of daily activity for balance.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
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Regardless of the type of hunting, a hunter may sometimes wound game instead of killing it. Blood tracking consists of doing everything possible to find the wounded animal and finish it or recover its remains. It is an ethical activity that every responsible hunter should undertake. However, many wounded animals are permanently lost and according to the National Association of big game hunters, 10 to 20% of animals shot are wounded and are not or poorly searched for. The activity of blood tracking originated in Eastern Europe and developed in France in the 1980s. Several associations exist in France and train handlers and their auxiliaries for their approval. The main ones are the UNUCR (National Union for the Use of the Red Dog) and the ARGGB (Association for the Search of Wounded Big Game). Other associations are present in a more local way (often resulting from splits of the 2 national associations), we can mention among others the AMRS (Moselle Association for Blood Tracking), AGRS (Gard Association for Blood Tracking)... In Wallonia, an association fulfills similar duties, the Belgian Association for the Use of Blood Dog (ABUCS).
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What human age for a recherche au sang ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
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How much to give a recherche au sang ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Recherche au sang
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