Bluetick Coonhound

The Bluetick Coonhound

Like many coonhounds, the Bluetick Coonhound gets its name from a coat pattern, which is dark blue in color and covered in a ticking or mottled pattern. Working ability is very important to owners who prize the sturdy and athletic Bluetick for its skill in trailing and treeing raccoons and other small animals. Blueticks are known for having the typical coonhound "bawling" bark. This steady and determined breed can stay on the most intricate of tracks, making it a prized companion for active sporting families.

Origin:

The Bluetick Coonhound is the state dog of Tennessee where it is said to have originated. Selective breeding in Louisiana of foxhounds curs, French hounds & English coonhounds produced the Bluetick. They were originally recognized by the UKC as the English Coonhound. In 2008 the Bluetick Coonhound was recognized as its own breed by the AKC.

Temperament:

Bluetick Coonhounds are gentle with children and loyal, loving pets, but they can be challenging to train. They are the breed least likely to be aggressive to people, but they should not be trusted around cats or other small animals.

They are, like their hound counterparts, very intelligent breeds, with an uncanny knack for problem-solving. This can be particularly problematic if they are confined to a household or too small a yard, and one should give this breed plenty of space. Once trained, the breed is very mindful of its owner. This Breed will drool occasionally. They are very loud, constant, and howling barkers. They are bred to be working hunting dogs and can be a challenge to lazy pet owners.

Since Blueticks are driven by their strong sense of smell, they make excellent sporting dogs for hunting / tracking. Hunters will use a brace of blueticks to hunt larger game such as cougar and black bear. They will tree any animal, making the Bluetick one of best coonhound breeds.

Height --- 20 - 27 inches (51-69 cm)

Weight -- 45-80 pounds (20-36 KG)

Health: Prone to hip dysplasia, catracts and krabbes disease

Life Expectancy -- About 11-12 years

Grooming:

An occasional brushing will do. In order to keep the ears clean and infection-free regular attention ia a must.

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