The Bluetick Coonhound’s early records are shared with the American English Coonhound. This breed’s forbearers had been English hunting hounds that got here to America during the 17th and eighteenth centuries. George Washington was among the early breeders who blended English foxhounds with French hounds. Continued crosses to the slow-trailing, however, resolute French Grand Bleu de Gascogne produced large dogs with black ticking and, more importantly, a slower hunting way with better capacity to follow old (“cold”) scent trails. Much of the breed’s improvement occurred in the Louisiana bayous and Tennessee Ozarks. The dogs had been initially considered a subtype of English Coonhounds, identified by the UKC in 1905. As the choice for English Coonhounds began to prefer faster, hot-nosed dogs, breeders of the blue-ticked ones broke away from them, with UKC granting a separate breed reputation in 1945. The Bluetick became a daily member of the AKC Hound Group in 2009. The breed has remained a favorite, with a popularity of staying at the most challenging and most complicated trails and for persistence while treeing. When on the path, the Bluetick has a robust bawl.

Upkeep

 

The Bluetick is happiest in the woods following a challenging trail. Even suburban Blueticks need to have the threat of following scent trails and taking in new scents regularly. The Bluetick requires a long stroll or jog more of a persistent runner every day than a sprinter. The Bluetick is calm indoors as long as he receives an everyday outing. Food has to be kept properly out of reach. Coat care includes occasional brushing.

Health

“Major diagnosis: none
Minor diagnosis: none
Occasionally seen: CHD, ear infections, lysosomal storage disease
Suggested tests: (hip)
Life span: 11 to 13 years”

Disclaimer

Note: While the characteristics mentioned here may frequently represent this breed, dogs are individuals whose personalities and appearances will vary. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet.