Bluetick Coonhound
Known in French as Coonhound Bleuté
- Height at the withers
- 51 to 69 cm
- Weight
- 20 to 36 kg
- Life expectancy
- 11 to 12 years
- Daily activity
- 90 minutes
- Origin
- United States
- FCI group
- Not recognized
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- a family with children
Less suited to
- an apartment: it needs space
- a first dog: it needs an experienced owner
- long absences: it struggles when left alone
- a home with cats
Overview
A large, athletic and muscular scent hound with a distinctive blue-ticked coat and remarkable cold-trailing ability, bred specifically to track and tree raccoons.
History and origins
Developed in Louisiana from French Grand Bleu de Gascogne hounds crossed with English Foxhounds, American Foxhounds and other local coonhound breeds, and perfected for raccoon hunting on American terrain.
Health
Life expectancy is 11 to 12 years, and the breed is hardy. The most common health problems in the breed:
- Hip dysplasia
- Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat)
- Ear infections
- Obesity
- Cataracts
Choose a breeder who has the parents health-screened for this breed, and ask to see the results.
Coat and care
Short, smooth coat. Moderate shedding, minimal coat care.
All ratings
Rated from 1 to 5, comparable across breeds. Green marks a strength for most households, orange something to plan for.
Lifestyle
- Energy
- High, 4 out of 5
- Apartment
- Impossible, 1 out of 5
- Home alone
- Poorly, 2 out of 5
Family and sociability
- With children
- Good, 4 out of 5
- With other dogs
- Good, 4 out of 5
- With cats
- Caution, 2 out of 5
- With strangers
- Polite, 3 out of 5
Training and temperament
- Ease of training
- Hard, 2 out of 5
- For a first-time owner
- Poor fit, 2 out of 5
- Guarding instinct
- Low, 2 out of 5
- Prey drive
- Very strong, 5 out of 5
- Tendency to roam
- Very high, 5 out of 5
Care and neighbors
- Coat care
- Minimal, 1 out of 5
- Shedding
- Moderate, 3 out of 5
- Drooling
- A little, 3 out of 5
- Barking
- Very vocal, 5 out of 5
Climate and health
- Heat tolerance
- Good, 4 out of 5
- Cold tolerance
- Average, 3 out of 5
- Hardiness
- Good, 4 out of 5
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Bluetick Coonhound FAQ
How big does the Bluetick Coonhound get?
The Bluetick Coonhound stands 51 to 69 cm at the withers and weighs 20 to 36 kg. It is a large dog.
Does the Bluetick Coonhound shed a lot?
It sheds moderately and its coat needs minimal care.
Can the Bluetick Coonhound live in an apartment?
It is not recommended: it needs space, ideally a house with a yard. Mind the neighbors: it barks readily.
How much exercise does the Bluetick Coonhound need each day?
Allow about 90 minutes of activity a day: its energy is high. Add games and training exercises to keep its mind busy too.
Is the Bluetick Coonhound good with children?
Yes, it gets along well with children who respect it. Never leave a young child alone with a dog, whatever the breed.
How long does the Bluetick Coonhound live?
Life expectancy is 11 to 12 years, and the breed is hardy. The main health problems to watch for are hip dysplasia and gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat).
