Bluetick Coonhound

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Size: Large
Other Names: Bluetick, Blueticks
Country of Origin: United States
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Miscellaneous
United Kennel Club (UKC): Scenthound
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Hounds
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Hound
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Hound

The Bluetick Coonhound gets its "blue" coloring from his black and white mottling, which gives the impression of a navy blue color. This mottling covers his body, and can be interspersed with variously shaped black spots on the back, ears, and sides. He generally has tan dots over his eyes and on his cheeks, with dark red ticking on his feet and lower legs below the body line, on the chest, and below the tail. His body is muscular and speedy, with a deep chest, and with his head carried up, and his tail carried over his back. His coat is moderately coarse and glossy. The Bluetick Coonhound has low-set ears, which reach at least to his nose, and his light brown to dark brown eyes are large and set wide apart. His paws are larger than nearly all other breeds of dogs.

A night-trailing hound with a short coat and a loud, carrying bay; country space is kind, an apartment is not.

The Bluetick Coonhound is typically bred in the southern United States. The Bluetick Coonhound is the state dog of Tennessee. Since the Blueticks are driven by their strong sense of smell, they make excellent hunting and tracking dogs. The Bluetick Coonhound, which originated in Tennessee, was bred from the English Foxhound, the cur dog, the American Foxhound, the Black And Tan Virginia Foxhound, and the Bleu Gascogne French hound.

Height: Male: 22-27 inches; Female: 21-25 inches
Weight: Male: 55-80 pounds; Female: 45-65 pounds
Color: Black and white mottling
Coat: Moderately coarse, and glossy
Lifespan: 11–12 years
Litter size: 6–8 puppies

Temperament

The Bluetick Coonhound is a friendly breed and, under normal conditions, the dog is excellent around families and children. He is intelligent, with an uncanny knack for problem solving. He requires plenty of space, and may become problematic if confined to a household or too small a yard. He will drool occasionally. He is a very loud, constant, and howling barker. Often mistaken for aggressiveness, the breed will "greet" strangers with its signature how, and will literally "sniff" the subject until satisfied.

Training

Blueticks can be particularly challenging to train. They are bred to be working hunting dogs, and can be a challenge to pet owners. Like all hounds, their noses will keep them in trouble, so food and garbage should not ever be left out unattended.

Care and grooming

As all hounds, they are a very intelligent breed, with an uncanny knack for problem solving. Without adequate exercise, the Bluetick can be problematic if he is confined to a household or too small a yard.

Shedding

Low to moderate; the short glossy coat is easy to wipe down.

Health

Bluetick Coonhounds may develop hip dysplasia, bloat, and chronic ear infections. After hunts, dry the ears well and do not exercise the dog hard on a full stomach.

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