Appearance

The Bluetick Coonhounds have a determined and attentive look. These lean, medium-sized framed breed are covered in short, dense coats. They have a distinct mottled coloring (black and white spots with a dark blue effect). They have round eyes, thin hanging ears, and square muzzles. They have muscular necks and bodies, and their tails are usually carried at an upward curve.

History

Several decades ago, the Bluetick Coonhound was bred by combining the instincts of the old world breed hounds from Europe, such as Grand Bleu de Gascogne and English Foxhound, and endurance and speed from American hounds.