Hound group · United States
Bluetick Coonhound
Also called Bluetick.
What makes them remarkable
The “blue” is an illusion created by dense ticking in its coat; its speciality is following old scent trails.
- Friendly
- Intelligent
- Devoted
- Tenacious
- Active
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 20 to 36 kg45 to 80 lb
- Lives
- 11 to 12 years
- Energy
- High
- Trains
- Moderate
- Barks
- Very High
Training
Training a Bluetick Coonhound
Hound breeds. Recall is the whole game. Build it on a long line before you trust it, and never punish a slow return.
Distinctive Voice
Start here
Their bawl can be heard for miles. If you live in close proximity to neighbours, this may cause issues.
Cold-Nose Tracker
Blueticks are known for tracking old, "cold" trails. Use scent games to satisfy their tracking instincts.
Consistent Training Needed
Intelligent but independent. They need patient, consistent training and plenty of exercise.
The app turns this into five to fifteen minutes a day.
Add your Bluetick Coonhound and it builds the plan around their age, where they came from and what they already know, one step at a time.
Free to start. iPhone. No card needed.
At home
Living with one
Bred to hunt by scent or sight, often far from the handler. Independent, with a nose or eyes that override you.
Gets on with
- ChildrenHigh
- Other dogsHigh
- StrangersHigh
- CatsLow
Breed averages. Early socialisation and the individual dog matter more.
- Exercise
- 1-2 hours daily. Vigorous exercise including running and tracking activities.
- Grooming
- Low maintenance. Weekly brushing, regular ear cleaning.
- Drool
- Moderate
- Coat
- Short, Smooth, GlossyBlue Ticked, Black and Blue Ticked
- In a flat
- Needs more space than a flat gives.
Health
Things to ask a breeder or vet about
Hip Dysplasia
Moderate
Joint condition common in active breeds
Bloat (GDV)
Severe
Deep-chested breed at risk
Ear Infections
Moderate
Long ears trap moisture; clean regularly
Where they come from
History
Developed in Louisiana from French hounds, Foxhounds, and English Coonhounds. Known for their distinctive "blue" ticking pattern and ability to track cold trails.
- Smokey · The mascot of the University of Tennessee Volunteers
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