Bluetick Coonhounds
By: Laura
History and Breeding
The Bluetick Coonhound was first breed in Kentucky. The dogs blueish color makes it possible that it was breed from the French Staghound, and maybe the English foxhound. For many years they were known in America as English Coonhounds. However in 1945, Bluetick breeders broke away from english breeders because they didn't like the line of dogs the English breeders were following. They renamed their dogs, and maintained their own hunting styles.
Playful Pups
Fact: Bluetick puppies have tons of energy and love to play around.
On The Hunt
Fact: Blueticks have a very keen sense of smell, and can follow most any game trail.
Guard Dogs
Fact: Blueticks are very devoted to their owners and will guard them from harm.
Characterists
Male Buetick Coonhounds can get up to 22-27 inches, and weigh 55-80 pounds, and females can get 20-25 inches, and weigh 45-65 ponds. Blueticks have a broad head, domed skull, and their muzzle id square. Their eyes are dark, round and wide-set. Their tail is long and pointed horizontally.
Hunting
When hunting, Blueticks are mainly driven by their keen sense of smell. The can track almost any animal through the woods. Mainly they were breed for hunting racoons and smaller mammals, but they will not hesitate to follow bigger prey, such as bears and cougars.
Training
Bluetick coonhounds can be difficult to train. They are very smart, an if think they think you cannot be their master, they will object. However, once trained they are very loyal, and will stay with you.
Mix Breeds
Fact: Blueticks are often crossbred with other dos such as the Labrador retriever, as shown above.
Loyal Hunters
Fact: If Blueticks get lost on a hunt they will show up days later at their masters home.
Smart Dogs
Fact: Bluetick Coonhounds are very intelligent, and will stay devoted for their entire lifetime
Other Traits
Bluetick coonhounds are very devoted, and are good companions. Also the are intelligent, and like wide open spaces. They have lots and lots of energy, and can keep up a hunt for hours. However, because of their ears, they can easily get infections and catch illnesses.