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Bloodhound

World's best nose. Attached to world-class wrinkles.

Bloodhound. Nose first, brain second.
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5 facts about the Bloodhound
Fact #42
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Their tracking ability is so trusted that their scent-trail identifications are legally admissible as evidence in American courts of law.
Fact #43
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They can follow a scent trail that is more than 300 hours old which is a testament to their 300 million olfactory receptors.
Fact #44
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The Bloodhound is the only animal whose testimony is admissible in a U.S. court of law.
Fact #45
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The Bloodhound's ears are so long they can touch the ground when the dog is sniffing.
Fact #46
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Bloodhound Tracking: A Bloodhound's sense of smell is so accurate it can be admitted as evidence in a court of law.
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