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Houndlarge🌍 United Statesraccoon and big-game hunting hound
American Blue Gascon Hound
Steady, determined, amicable, focused
Popularity
619
Large blue-ticked coonhound variety; patient cold-nose tracker with deep bawling voice.
Lifespan
11–13 years
Coat
protective, dense, short, close, smooth, and fine
Colors
blue mottled with black patches and tan trim
Male height
25–28 in
Female height
24–27 in
Male weight
70–90 lb
Female weight
65–85 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
5
Barking
5
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
4
