Bluetick Coonhound

Overview

Overview of Bluetick Coonhound Dog

The Bluetick Coonhound is American by birthright but English and European made. They're among six coonhound dog breeds that frontiersmen developed to hunt and trail vast landscapes, especially in southern states like Georgia and Arkansas. People speculate that the ancestors of Bluetick Coonhounds are the French staghounds that were gifted to George Washington for fox-hunting. And were likely combined with English Foxhounds for their endurance and Bloodhounds for their scenting ability to create the dog we know of today as the Bluetick Coonhound. Their most distinctive trait is their unique coat. They are one of a few breeds that have this naturally occurring ticked coat pattern. Interspersed with blue and red flecks, plus black patches and tan points, a Bluetick Coonhound puppy’s coat has 3 patterns in one! No two Bluetick coats are alike! This large multifunctional dog (50 - 78 lbs) was developed to hunt in packs (like the English Foxhound) as well as take down possums, coyotes, bobcats, and any other animals that would destroy crops or carry away their flock. Bluetick Coonhounds are known as the rangier Bloodhound in some circles because of their exceptional nose and leaner build.