The Bluetick Coonhound is a breed of
Coonhound originating in the United States. The Bluetick Coonhound is known for
its friendly persona, cold nose and deep bawl mouth. It is most commonly used
as a raccoon hunting dog, but may also be kept as a pet.
Description
Appearance
The
overall build of the Bluetick Coonhound is muscular and speedy. The head is
carried up and the tail carried over the back, without signs of fear or
nervousness. The Bluetick coat should be moderately coarse and glossy. The
Bluetick Coonhound gets its "blue" coloring from black ticking on a
white background, which gives the impression of a navy blue color. This ticking
covers the body and can be interspersed with variously-shaped black spots on
the back, ears and sides. Preference runs to more blue than black on the body.
Black should predominate on the head and ears. Bluetick Coonhounds should have
tan dots over the eyes and the sides of the muzzle will be tan. There is
generally a ticked blaze running up the face. Bluetick Coonhounds should be 21
inches to 27 inches tall at the shoulder and males weigh approximately 55 to 80
pounds (25 to 36 kg). Females are considerably smaller at an average weight of
45 to 65 pounds.Feet should be cat-like, rounded with well-arched toes. Their
paws are larger than those of nearly all other breeds of dogs. Rear legs should
have a moderate bend at the hocks. All legs should be straight from the dog's
body to the ground when viewed from the front or rear.
Gascon
blues are larger than standard Blueticks, with males a minimum of 27 inches and
a maximum of 30 inches, per the American Blue Gascon Hound Association's breed
standard.
Temperament
Bluetick
Coonhounds are bred to be hunting dogs. They are athletic, hardy, and need a
full-time job or activity such as hunting, obedience, or agility to stay happy.
They can be challenging to train and they should be monitored around cats or
other small animals. They are, like their hound counterparts, very intelligent
breeds, with an uncanny knack for problem-solving.
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