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(Bluetick) The Bluetick Coonhound has a short-haired, thick coat that is somewhat harsh to the touch. The unique speckled-blue color of this breed is a distinguishing characteristic. The heavy ticking actually consists of black hairs that are dispersed onto a white background. This combination is what causes the bluing affect. The tail of the Bluetick Coonhound is set just below the level where the black line ends and the ticking begins. The breed’s compact feet feature a set of well-arched toes that are tan in color. The breed’s hind legs are long, agile, and well-muscled. The Bluetick Coonhound is known for its good eyesight that allows him to work efficiently at night.
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Blueticks are able to cover lots of ground in a very short time especially if behind a scent. Like all hound breeds they have long ears, many which extend beyond the length of their nose. Blueticks also have very large feet, compared to other hound breeds.
The Bluetick Coonhound is a highly intelligent breed of hunting hound. They are very loyal to their families and make excellent companions. They are fully capable of living indoors, and they enjoy playing guardian to their family and home. While they usually get along best with older children, they can also adjust to younger ones. This breed may be leery of strangers, and they can be aggressive towards other dogs. In order to curb this behavior, it’s important for Bluetick Coonhounds to be socialized properly from a young age. They are extraordinarily alert and observant, and they are able to work in nearly any condition. They shouldn’t be left off of a leash because of their likelihood to chase after interesting scents. They have a strong natural instinct to tree animals. Most Bluetick Coonhounds drool and slobber.
Bluetick Coonhounds are great on farms if raised properly they will grow to love horses and other farm animals. Like other hound breeds, Blueticks love to track. Just let them off a leash and you will see there amazing tracking ability. Blue's are known to be "cold nosed." That is they can pick up an old track easier than other breeds. Due to this advantage, Blueticks are sometimes more opt to be loud on the trail and quieter on the tree. Treeing ability has been bred more into the breed in recent years. Blueticks have a loud long "open mouth bawl," usually, when on the track. The hotter the trail, the louder their voice can be and may be heard up to a mile. Once the game has been treed, the dogs will usually switch to a more choppy voice.
There are no reported health issues or concerns for this breed. Bluetick Coonhounds typically live for 11 to 12 years. Their ears should be checked regularly for infections.
The Bluetick Coonhound was developed through the crossing of Foxhounds, Curs, French Hounds, and English Coonhounds. This selective breeding took place in Louisiana. The breed was officially recognized by the UKC as and “English Fox & Coonhound”, a group that includes and considers the Bluetick Coonhound, the Treeing Walker, and English Coonhounds as the same breed. Since that time, these breeds have been separated into their own breeds.
As stated above, the Black and Tan, English, Bluetick, and Walker all originated from the "Virginia Hounds." These hounds were used most extensively for Fox Hunting, and run in large packs. Due to the running nature of these dogs, they would "air scent" a track just above ground level. This type can find fresh trails, but could not track an old trail. Influence from the Bloodhound, and Grande Bleu Gasgone gave the blue tick a colder nose and its coat color. These "cold nosed" hounds were better able to track game over long distance. Other cold nosed hounds were found to be very slow on the trail. Curs helped to speed the dogs without compromising scenting abilities. Blueticks became popular for their appealing color, cold nose and ability to track game more quickly. Blueticks also started being bred for their "Treeing" instinct. Hounds would follow a game trail, and if it went up a tree the hound would change his voice. This allowed the hunter to know both where his dog was and if he had either bayed of treed the game.English, Bluetick, and Walker were all considered English Coonhounds by the UKC until 1946. Bluetick breeders were granted a separate registration for their breed.
The Bluetick Coonhound has a short-haired, dense coat this is easy to groom and maintain. An occasional brushing is a sufficient method of upkeep. Ears of this breed should be checked regularly for infection and cleaned on a frequent basis.
The Bluetick Coonhound isn’t accustomed to life in a small household or apartment. They need rigorous daily exercise. They are a relatively inactive breed indoors, and they are happiest with at least a large yard. Bluetick Coonhounds shouldn’t be allowed to roam free in non-secure or unsafe areas because of their propensity to follow interesting scents.
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Bluetick Coonhounds are not predisposed to many health problems, other than ear infections.
If you are asking about behavior problems that is another matter. Coonhounds are very stubborn and can be difficult to train. When I first got my hound I had a very difficult time trying to train her and I met a couple of other coonhound owners who were just as discouraged as I was. After consulting with a couple of trainers who told me that they couldn't help me, I found a trainer through sitmeanssit.com who works with an electric collar and it has been a life saver for us. My coonhound is now very well behaved and she almost never barks or howls any more. Coonhounds also gets anxious and destructive when they doesn't get enough excersize. We are luck to live just a 5 minute drive from a mountain trail head so we go hiking every day. The e-collar has also been great because it allows me to let her off leash on the trail without having to worry that she will catch a scent and run off.
I'm not a breeder, but he doesn't sound like a purebred. Some breeders have bred the brown out of their dogs but without brown markings I know that they are disqualified by the UKC. All of the hounds do however have long floppy ears, so unless your dog has had his ears docked for some reason he probably isn't purebred.
Sounding off because he likes following the golf cart. His favorite thing to do.
Age :
2
Name:
Bo
Color:
black/brown
Description:
He will tree a cat in a heart beat but no hunting if guns are involved. Hes a lover not a fighter!
Age :
2
Name:
Bo
Color:
black/brown
Description:
Rescued from high kill shelter. Hes been abused & has bird shot in is chest as well as hind quarters. He doesnt like to hunt anymore due to being gun shy. He is a great dog, very loving & loyal.
Age :
11
Name:
BlueDog
Color:
black and white with blue ticking
Description:
BlueDog my BlueTick CoonHound!
Age :
11
Name:
BlueDog
Color:
black and white with blue ticking
Description:
BlueDog is my 11 year old BlueTick CoonHound, he`s having a hard time getting atound with his stiff back legs that have Osteoarthritis in them. But Blue stlls getts around and follows the younder and smaller Dogs around.
Age :
6 months
Name:
Sally
Color:
Mostly ticked,with black spots, trimmed in tan
Description:
Intelligent, strong desire to track and hunt, stubborn, rough, not very affectionate, very determined, graceful and beautiful
Age :
10 yrs
Name:
Beedy-Bo
Color:
Beautiful Blue ticking
Description:
100 Lbs, The Most Beautiful dog ever. Very protective and very, very vocal.
NOT good with strangers OR unknown visitors within his space...Very Loyal, great hunter, very friendly in public. Extremely strong, and very smart. Needs lots of acres (room) to run. Distinct voice! Weary of children other than "their" own. Best, Most loyal dog ever!
Age :
4
Name:
Bamma Joe
Color:
Blue, Brown and black
Description:
When we adopted Bamma he was just skin and bone, it was terrible, he was a stray. the shelter told us someone else adopted him and brought him back. so we got him and now he is safe in our home out of harms way.
Age :
2
Name:
Viktar
Color:
tri
Description:
in the house
Age :
2
Name:
Viktar
Color:
tri
Description:
At lake Erie.
Age :
12 weeks
Name:
Jethro aka Boss
Color:
Tri-color
Description:
The "Boss" of my heart, always...
Age :
12 weeks
Name:
Jethro aka Boss
Color:
Tri-color
Description:
Jethro is very light colored, he was almost white when I first brought him home. He has a beautiful mouth when he howls, he's very agile and smart.
Age :
10 months
Name:
Pacey
Color:
blueblack/tan/white
Description:
The cutest, sweetest puppy I ever knew, I feel blessed to have adopted this dog from a rescue shelter. He is affectionate and very playful, social and energetic-and when he doesn't get enough exercise, he gets very wild. Even though I live in NYC I have a yard (thank God) and lots of friendly dogs around my Brooklyn neighborhood for him to run and play with.
Age :
2 1/2
Name:
cooper
Color:
tri-color
Description:
Blue tick coonhound rescued from a kill pound in ohio. Now is spoiled and living in pennsylvania.
Age :
3 MONTHS
Name:
JANE
Color:
BLACK
Description:
We adopted Jane from an animal rescue. She was a stray found sick with pneumonia. I coulnt calim that she is a purebred since she was a stray but after doing some research on the hound breed I found the bluetick breed and there is no doubt that is what my Jane is
Age :
7
Name:
Shirley
Color:
multi
Description:
Very family friendly.
Age :
7
Name:
Shirley
Color:
multi
Description:
A great looking dog.
Age :
around four years
Name:
Bear
Color:
black and blue
Description:
Bossy and Loveable at the same time. A rescue from helping hands in gainsville florida found wandering the streets. Playing with his best friend booker another rescue from Naples
Age :
1.5
Name:
Chase
Color:
Black, White, Brown, Tan
Description:
No need to say a word. Look at him!!! He's the best best friend I've ever had.
Age :
4.5 months
Name:
Abby
Color:
Blue
Description:
really sweet and loves to hunt!
Age :
5
Name:
Bones
Color:
Tri
Description:
The Bluetick Coonhound will make your family the best pet. They are easily trained and will bring a lot of attenetion. Especially when they get to bawl'n.
Age :
5
Name:
Bones
Color:
Tri
Description:
This breed is without a doubt, the best loyal companion you'll ever have. If you show them love and compasion, they will return it to you ten fold.
