The Bluetick Coonhound is a large and athletic breed of dog that was originally bred in the United States for hunting raccoons. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
Bluetick Coonhound
Also known as Bluetick
Origin
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Louisiana / Southern United States
- Era
- 19th–20th century
Group
- Hound
Lifespan
- 11–12 years
Size
- Height
- Male 56–69 cm · Female 53–64 cm
- Weight
- Male 25–36 kg · Female 20–29 kg
Coat
- Type
- smooth
- Length
- short
- Colours
- blue mottled, black, tan, white
Traits
- intelligent, determined, affectionate, vocal, cold-nosed tracker, goofy