How to Identify a Bluetick Coonhound

Bluetick Coonhounds are members of the hound group. [1] Although some of their characteristics may be similar to other dogs, they do have a few distinguishing characteristics as well (particularly with regards to their coat). This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a Bluetick Coonhound.

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Taking Note of the Body Structure

  1. Male Bluetick Coonhounds can be anywhere from 22–27 inches (56–69 cm) tall and weigh anywhere from 55–80 pounds (25–36 kg), while females are a little smaller and are generally between 21–25 inches (53–64 cm) tall, and they weigh between 45–65 pounds (20–29 kg). [2]
  2. Bluetick Coonhounds should overall have a broad head between their ears, and their skull should have a slightly domed shape. You should also notice a well-identified stop on the dog’s head. [3]
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  3. Bluetick Coonhounds have ears that are thin, set low on their head and have a slight roll to them. Towards a point, they should also taper, and when they are pulled, they should reach towards the end of the dog's nose. [4]
  4. Bluetick Coonhounds have large, round eyes, that are set wide apart from each other in the skull, and dark brown in color (though no lighter than a light brown color). [5]
  5. The nose of a Bluetick Coonhound should be large, fully black-colored, and with the nostrils well-opened. [6]
  6. Bluetick Coonhounds have a tail that is rooted strongly, set slightly below the line of their back, and is carried high up with a forward, half-moon style curve to it. The tail should also be coated well. [7]
  7. Overall, Bluetick Coonhounds appear like they have speed and are well-muscled, as opposed to appearing particularly chunky or clumsy. They should also have a vigorous, active gait, with both their head and tail being carried well up, and their topline being carried strongly. [8]
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Looking at the Coat

  1. Bluetick Coonhounds should have a dark blue coat, with black spots at various points on their ears, sides and back. [9]
    • These spots are what give the dog's coat a mottled appearance. [10]
  2. Bluetick Coonhounds should have a coat that is overall medium in length. [11]
  3. A Bluetick Coonhound should have a coat that feels coarse, as opposed to rough. [12]
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Noticing the Dog's Temperament

  1. Bluetick Coonhounds are known to love their family a lot, and they frequently form a strong bond with their humans. [13]
  2. In addition to loving their family, Bluetick Coonhounds are also known to be very friendly, loyal dogs overall. [14]
  3. Because Bluetick Coonhounds love their family, they typically don’t do very well when they are left alone for awhile. [15]
  4. Bluetick Coonhounds are known to have a strong prey drive, meaning that they may chase other animals, particularly small ones (and as a result, it's important that the dog is in a fenced in yard or kept on a leash when in these types of situations). [16]
  5. Bluetick Coonhounds are known to have a particularly loud bark. [17]
    • They also may oftentimes howl, with each dog having their own unique howl. [18]
  6. While Bluetick Coonhounds are known to be loyal, they can also sometimes be stubborn. [19]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bluetick-coonhound/
      2. ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bluetick-coonhound
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      2. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/BluetickCoonhound.pdf
      3. ↑ https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/BluetickCoonhound.pdf
      4. ↑ https://www.dogtemperament.com/bluetick-coonhound-temperament/
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