Oh I know! I have met the bracco and Bloodhound in puppy and adult form, and the Grand Bleu as an adult too. I have talked to different owners and have done research on the net , phone and books.
Yes, it is hard to choose between them. I just like their characters, their looks and their abilitys. I definately do not think they are the same in any way. The Bloodhound and Grand Bleu are hounds and the Bracco is a Gundog (HPR). They do different things, need different things, and want different things. I have owned a Bloodhound before - I know someone with a Bracco, and have talked to and met owners of the Grand Bleu. I have posted this message just as bid of help to find the puppy of my dreams!