During his life, François Hubert (656-727) was an avid hunter, making it his life’s business to breed dogs that could walk on old or cold paths, an occupation that he continued even after leaving the monastery after the death of his wife. … (10/15) by Judy Powell August 31, 2020, 6:21 pm Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 10/15 Next View full list See more Previous article These early hounds were known as the St. Hubert, were bred by the monks of the Abbey of St. Hubert, and they were the ancestors of modern bloodhounds. Next article The male Bloodhound stands 25 to 27 inches tall and weighs 90 to 110 pounds; females are 23 to 25 inches and 80 to 100 pounds. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.