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Bluetick Coonhound
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Bluetick Coonhound
(Bluetick)
Lydia, the 1 year old Bluetick Coonhound
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Description |
The Bluetick Coonhound has a short, dense coat that is
a bit coarse to the touch. The Bluetick's tricolor coat has a uniquely
speckled-blue look to it. Its heavy ticking is actually composed of
black-colored hairs on a white background, creating a bluing effect. The
tail is set just below the level where the black line ends and the ticking
starts. The compact feet have well-arched toes and are of similar tan
color to the muzzle. The hind legs are long and muscular. The
Bluetick has extremely good eyesight, which allows them to work well at night. |
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Temperament |
The Bluetick Coonhound is a very intelligent dog.
Very devoted to its family, it makes a good companion dog. It does well
living indoors and plays a fine guardian to his family and home. They
are usually best with older children, but can also do well with
younger ones. Some can be a bit dog-aggressive if the owner is not a strong leader relaying the message to the dog that is unexceptable behavior. Owners need to be this dogs firm, confident and consistent pack leader in order to bring out the best in him. Socialize well, preferably while still young, to avoid them from becoming reserved
with strangers. The
Bluetick is a passionate hunter and should not be trusted with non-canine
pets. This breed is extremely alert, attentive, and able to work over
difficult terrain in bad weather. Do not let this breed off
the leash in an unsafe area, as they may take off after an interesting
scent. They have a strong instinct to tree animals.
Raccoons inhabit all states and provinces in the US mainland and Canada, and
have for centuries been pursued by hunters. Each year, hundreds of
licensed night trials take place. Each trial lasts approximately three
hours and involves three to four dogs. Points are given according to the
dog's ability to find, trail and tree a raccoon. Points are lost for
treeing game other than raccoons. Each dog has a unique "voice"
which it's owners usually can recognize. The Bluetick Coonhound excels in
these trials. They can also be used to track fox or even cougar. The
Bluetick has a fearless and warrior-like approach to the hunt. This
breed may drool or slobber. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 20-27 inches (51-69 cm.)
Weight: 45-80 pounds (20-36 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
The Bluetick is not recommended for apartment
life. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do best with at least
a large yard. Do not let this breed run free off of its lead, unless in a
safe, secure area. Coonhounds have a tendency to follow their noses, and
if they catch wind of a scent, they may wander off for hours following it. |
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Exercise |
Daily vigorous exercise is needed,
which includes a long,
brisk daily walk. Coonhounds who do not receive enough mental and physical exercise may become high strung and even destructive. This very anxious and
energetic dog has been bred for severe physical exercise. Coonhounds are born
natural hunters, so they have a tendency to run off and hunt if they are not
kept well-fenced while exercising on their own. They have no road sense at all,
so they must be kept in a safe environment. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 11-12 years. |
Grooming |
An occasional brushing will do. In order to
keep the ears clean and infection-free, regular attention is a must. |
| Origin |
Selective breeding in Louisiana of Foxhounds,
Curs, French Hounds and English
Coonhounds produced the Bluetick Coonhound. The Bluetick was originally
recognized by the UKC as the English fox &
Coonhound, which included the Bluetick,
Treeing Walker and English Coonhounds as
all in the same breed. The breeds were later separated into their own breed.
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Hound |
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Recognition |
UKC, NKC, CKC, ANKC, APRI, ACR |
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UKC = United
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
"This is my Bluetick Coonhound, Arie Luyendyk after the racecar driver. I have not sent in his registration with the UKC, but I likely will get around to it, I'm in no rush. He was purchased from the Bayou Bluetick kennel in Mobile, Alabama for $300 and was the pick of that litter. The only male out of 7 puppies. He is a wonderful dog. He absolutely loves everyone and everything; dogs, kids, everyone. He is over 70 pounds now and his father was 85. His coat is beautiful, he has a unique spot on his back that looks excellent and his ears have brown markings on the edges that you see only when he is facing you and his ears are perked. I had no idea this breed would be so pretty."
"I picked this breed based on much of the information contained in your site. I read the full report on probably every dog on your site four or more times. I was obsessed with finding the right breed for close to four years and kept coming back to the Bluetick Coonhound. I am not a hunter, he was not purchased to become a hunting dog and so he's never been trained to hunt. I got him to be a long distance hiking companion."
"Next summer I plan to through hike the 3,600 mile long Continental Divide Trail with Arie. I have a backpack built by a company called Ruffwear fit for a dog. He'll carry much of his own food and water and even some cold weather clothing I have purchased for him. He'll have, for the coldest times, two fleece jackets, boots and a neck warmer. I also plan to carry a lightweight sleeping bag for him during any cold times. The trip will probably take us the better part of a year to complete, and it will be a tremendous test of both of us."
"In the woods Arie will not leave me. We spend a lot of time on the Florida Trail in the Johnathon Dickinson State Park down here in Jupiter, Florida. He's excellent on trail, I never trained him and he is simply perfect. He'll run ahead, sniffing and snuffling along, but if the trail bends he's always sitting there waiting for me to come around the bend, and then he's off again. He'll go around a corner on the trail and I'll even step off into the woods and hide from him, but within 15-20 seconds he's realized I'm not there and turns to find me, which he does with ease. His nose directing the whole time."
"He digs and digs the backyard. It's not pretty back there and I blame myself because I don't walk him nearly as much as I should. But happily I
am moving out of south Florida to western Maine to live in a small town in the woods called Rangeley. Rangeley lies on the Appalachian Trail, so Arie and I will have lots to do."
Arie Luyendyk, the Bluetick Coonhound
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Lady Blue treeing a coon - Photo Courtesy of Kenny Gladwell
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"This is Clary's Lazy Daisy, affectionatly known at home as `Daisy`. Daisy is a Bluetick Coonhound. Daisy is UKC/AKC Registered. She is a UKC Show Champion & Nite Champion."
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Puppy Days!
Bluetick Coonhound Pictures 1
Bluetick Coonhound Pictures 2
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