Breed Group: Hound
Temperament
Friendly, Intelligent, Active
Bred For
Hunting with a superior sense of smell.
Weight
Metric: 20 – 36 kg
Imperial: 45 – 80 lbs
Height
Metric: 53 – 69 cm
Imperial: 21 – 27 inches
Life Span
12 – 14 years
Interesting Facts
- The Bluetick Coonhound is a breed known for its striking blue and black speckled coat.
- These dogs are descendants of English Foxhounds, French Staghounds, and other breeds.
- Blueticks are renowned for their exceptional sense of smell, which makes them excellent scent hounds.
- They were originally bred to hunt raccoons and other small game in the mountains of Tennessee and the Ozarks of Arkansas.
- This breed is known for its distinctive baying howl, which can be quite loud and melodious.
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