Bluetick Coonhound

Large-size hounds

The Bluetick Coonhound It is a breed of dog of the Group of Coonhound, usually bred in the South of United States. It originated in Louisiana, fruit of the cross of a Grand Blue of Gascony, Southwest of France dog, of a English Foxhound, of the American Foxhound, and Black And Tan Virginia Foxhound.

The Coonhound Bluetick, Although at the time it was registered, were not recognized by the United Kennel Club, as a separate breed until 1946. They are also recognized by the national canine Council of Australia and the Kennel Club of New Zealand. In April of 2009 the breed was accepted by the American Kennel Club and in December of 2009 He became eligible to compete in AKC Coonhound events.

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The Bluetick can be found in various forms of pop culture. Emmylou Harris mentions a Bluetick named Gideon in his song “Red Dirt Girl”, the mascot of the University of Tennessee is a Bluetick Coonhound named Smokey, and Bluetick star in a commercial for Miracle Whip.

The general body of the Bluetick Coonhound style is muscular and fast, thick but not built with stupidity. The head is rather high and tail carried over the back, no signs of fear or nervousness.

The Bluetick Coonhound layer should be moderately thick and shiny. The fur is that color “blue” product of the black and white mottled colour that gives the impression of a dark blue color. This spotted covers the body and can be mixed with various patches of black and differently on the back, the ears and sides. Black should predominate in the head and ears. You must have points fire over the eyes and rear cheek will be dark red.

A Bluetick Coonhound male should be measured from 56 to 69 cm and weighs, approximately, of 25 to 37 Kg. Females are considerably smaller, its height is of 53 to 63,5 cm and weigh between 20.5 to 29.5 Kg.

The feet should be like a cat, rounded, with well arched toes. Their paws are larger than nearly all other breeds of dogs. Hind legs must have a curve moderate hocks. All the legs should be straight, seen from the front or rear side.

The Bluetick Coonhound is friendly with children, is a faithful dog and affectionate, but can be challenging to train. Like all the Coonhound, is a very intelligent breed, with an uncanny ability to solve problems. This can be especially problematic if they are limited to a home, a very small patio in which the dog gets bored because it will look for fun anyway..., This dog needs plenty of space. Although once trained, they are very obedient.

Like the other Coonhound, It is a race that much drooling and ladradores. They are not recommended for lazy owners dogs, We must not forget that Bluetick Coonhound he was raised to be working and hunting dogs so, requires exercise, and dedication, which leads to sometimes being a great challenge to have as a pet.

Under normal conditions, the Bluetick Coonhound is an excellent dog for share family environment and is very sweet with children. Trained once, they are alert dogs, friendly. But, his great sense of smell can bring problems, so you should try to keep food and garbage safe, because it will not hesitate to reach those objectives.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Bluetick Coonhound" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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• Federations: AKC ⓘ, ANKC ⓘ, NZKC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ

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