Bluetick Coonhound

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Description: The Bluetick Coonhound is a medium-sized dog that shows a greater size difference between the sexes than most dogs display. The dog will be 22 to 27 inches at the withers, with the bitch 2 inches less. However, while the weight of the dog can reach 80 pounds, the bitch will only attain 65 pounds. The coat is short and is an interesting color consisting of a background of mottled grey and bluish ticking with larger spots of black or dark blue on the head and body. There are sometimes tan spots above the eyes. This dog is often used for night hunting as its eyesight is very good. The Bluetick Coonhound can be expected to live for 10 to 12 years. It is also known just as Bluetick.

Funny Bluetick Coonhound

America was the birthplace of the Bluetick Coonhound. This dog was first developed in Louisiana. Judging from the dog's coat color, it has descended, in part from the French Grand Bleu de Gascogne. Breeders in Louisiana bred several other breeds into the foundation stock to get the Blue tick Coon hound.

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Temperament: The Bluetick Coonhound is a gentle, good natured dog that does well in family life. This dog will guard the home, and will act in a reserved manner to those it does not know. Older children will probably do better with the Bluetick Coonhound than small ones. This breed will not enjoy being left alone for long periods and can suffer from separation anxiety. The Blue tick Coon hound will get along with other dogs, but will view other domestic pets, including cats, as prey animals.