You wont regret the Bloodhound, our Bloodhound is named Sadie. Sadie is an absolute hoot! She is very affectionate, loveable and charming. On the other hand, she is like a bull in a China closet,there is nothing delicate or lady like about her. She has not figured out how to go around you or any other object, she just goes right through or over whatever is in her way. When she shakes her head she slings slobber everywhere. So if your picky about a clean house, dont get a bloodhound. But if you want a loving and very entertaining bag of bones, and dont care if they mess up the house,then a bloodhound is the dog to get.