What is the likely original implication of the name "Bloodhound"?

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Dogs of "good blood" or purity of lineage.

The name "Bloodhound" is thought to imply purity of lineage, meaning dogs of "good blood," rather than indicating a connection to tracking human blood.

What is the likely original implication of the name "Bloodhound"?
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