Bloodhound is a relatively healthy breed, but some diseases do occur in these dogs. These include:dysplasia of the hip joint is a hereditary disease;dysplasia of the elbow;hypothyroidism;ectropion;entropion – usually appears at the age of six months;epilepsy;gastrointestinal volvulus (distention of the stomach);fold dermatitis is a skin infection caused by friction or moisture retention in the folds of the skin.