Bluetick Coonhound
The muscular, athletic Bluetick Coonhound is an excellent tracker skilled in treeing raccoons and other small animals. Like many coonhounds, the Bluetick is named for his coat colour, which has a dark blue spotted pattern. Highly intelligent, this breed is a loyal, affectionate companion that gets along well with children and other pets. His low-maintenance, glossy coat needs occasional bathing and grooming.
DID YOU KNOW? The state dog of Tennessee, the Bluetick Coonhound is also the official mascot of the University of Tennessee. Bluetick puppies are born mostly white except for large, dark patches. Their ticking develops a few weeks later.
The need-to-know
- Dog suitable for owners with some experience
- Basic training required
- Enjoys active walks
- Enjoys walking an hour a day
- Large dog
- Some drool
- Requires grooming once a week
- Non hypoallergenic breed
- Quiet dog
- Guard dog. Barks and alerts
- Great with other pets
- Great family dog
Living Considerations
Good with children, not hypoallergenic, not suitable for apartment living
Size
Large
Height
Males – 56 to 69 centimetres at the withers, Females – 53 to 63.5 centimetres at the withers
Weight
Males – 25 to 36 kilograms, Females – 20.5 to 29.5 kilograms
Coat
Short
Energy
Medium
Colour
Dark blue, mottled body with black spots and may have tan markings over the eyes, on the cheeks and chest and below the tail, or red ticking on feet and lower legs
Activities
Hunting, Tracking, Field, Trials, Conformation
Indoor/Outdoor
Both, but can be hard to control indoors