I saw the movie Best in Show, and I noticed as the redneck petted his dog on the head, the skin would go into big wrinkles, then flatten when he pet him.
2007-01-19 11:54:20 · 10 answers · asked by George 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
All of that extra skin traps the sent that the dog is following. My Bloodhound/redbone coon hound cross followed the car I was in for about 25 miles, three days after I left, before the kennel attendants caught up with him last time I went on vacation.
2007-01-19 12:14:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't answer for the bloodhound, but the basset hound has loose skin because they are expected to work in thick cover. The loose, elastic skin will roll away from thorns and branches, rather than be punctured and torn.
The wrinkles that appear on the face when the head is lowered help to focus the dog's attention forward, reducing his periperal vision so that he is less likely to be distracted. The ears must extend past the nose, so that they help to stir up the scent. The ears must also be thin, light and velvety, so that they don't drag TOO heavily on the ground and get injured. The ears should NOT be so long that the dog is stepping on them while working.
2007-01-19 12:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs With Extra Skin
2016-11-16 17:48:32 · answer #3 · answered by maglio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps to 'trap' scent that their long ears waft up. If you look at a Bloodhound with its head down, its face is heavily wrinkled. This is what makes it dangerous to let them roam, as they can barely see and will often get run over. The skin all falls back when they are sitting, so they almost look like a different dog.
The skin has nothing to do with hunting animals. Bloodhounds are strictly mantrailers.
2007-01-19 12:00:02 · answer #4 · answered by Cara B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is because of Selective Breeding. The dogs with the most desirable qualities (ie hunting or faciel patterns) were continuously bred. That's why other breeds of dogs have a particular traits such as a dauschund having short legs or a terrier having wirey hair
2007-01-19 12:12:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Generally hounds are loose skinned as they were used to hunt. The loose skin helps prevent an attacking animal from getting a good grip. Some people claim that the ears, and the folds on the face help channel, and trap scents.
2007-01-19 12:01:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I heard the that is to help bring the scent of whatever they are hunting to their nose. Which by the way is 3 million times better than us humans!
2007-01-19 12:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It actually helps them pick up and capture scents - or so they say.
2007-01-19 11:57:09 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Its because it makes their eyes big and cute.and its because they were ment to be that way
2007-01-19 12:13:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Haha, its what makes them unique.
2007-01-19 11:57:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋