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Houndlarge🌍 United Statesraccoon-hunting scent hound
Bluetick Coonhound
Friendly, determined, vocal, devoted
Popularity
670
Cold-nose night hunter; musical voice, affectionate at home, high stamina.
Lifespan
11–12 years
Coat
short, smooth, glossy, ticked black-and-blue coat
Colors
dark blue with tan ticking, black spots
Male height
22–27 in
Female height
21–25 in
Male weight
80–90 lb
Female weight
45–65 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
3
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
5
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
5
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
2
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
2
