They also are an underdog when it comes to ownership in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County auditor dog license data says out of more than 49,000 dogs that are registered, only 56 are bloodhounds.
The data shows that the number of bloodhounds has slightly risen in the county over the last few years despite dog registration going down in general. In 2016, when almost 64,000 dogs were registered with the county, there were only 41 bloodhounds.
The bloodhound, known for its long, wrinkled face with loose skin and huge, drooping ears and deep-set eyes, is an independent, friendly and inquisitive breed, according to the American Kennel Club. They are generally affectionate with family and easygoing, but their nose can sometimes lead them into trouble, the AKC says.
After his victory, Trumpet posed patiently for countless photos, eventually starting to do what bloodhounds do best — sniff around. He examined some decorative flowers that had been set up for the pictures, not appearing to find anything of note.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
Montgomery County Dog License
2016 - 64,825 registered dogs, 41 bloodhounds
2017 - 62,905 registered dogs, 48 bloodhounds
2018 - 61,375 registered dogs, 49 bloodhounds
2019 - 59,945 registered dogs, 44 bloodhounds
2020 - 58,172 registered dogs, 47 bloodhounds
2021 - 56,195 registered dogs, 48 bloodhounds
2022 (to date) - 49,648 registered dogs, 56 bloodhounds
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