Bluetick Coonhound
Also called Bluetick
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
- Barks a lot
The Bluetick Coonhound is a large and athletic breed of dog that was originally bred in the United States for hunting raccoons. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 44–79 lb (20–36 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 21–27 in (53–69 cm)
- Life span
- 11–12 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Louisiana / Southern United States, United States (19th–20th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks a lot
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Affectionate
Cold-nosed tracker
Determined
Goofy
Intelligent
Vocal
Coat colours
Black, blue mottled, tan and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55–79 lb (25–36 kg) | 44–64 lb (20–29 kg) |
| Height | 22–27 in (56–69 cm) | 21–25 in (53–64 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Bluetick Coonhound
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard for the Bluetick Coonhound (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Bluetick Coonhound (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Bluetick Coonhound Breed Information (Vetstreet) (opens in a new tab)
- Bluetick Coonhound Progression: Growth Chart, Milestones, and Training Tips (opens in a new tab)
- Bluetick Coonhound - Complete Breed Guide (Furry Critter Network) (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).