Bluetick Coonhound

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Basic Info

The Bluetick Coonhound is a breed of dog. It is a type of coonhound that is typically bred in the southern United States. The preferred color is dark blue with thick mottling on the body and with variously-shaped black spots on the back, ears and sides. Preference runs to more blue than black on the body. Black should predominate on the head and ears. They should have tan dots over the eyes and on the cheeks with dark red ticking on the feet and lower legs below the body line, on the chest, and below the tail. Red can be eliminated, as well as the tan head coloring. Blue mottling on the body is preferred to lighter ticking. Blue ticking should be predominant over of white in the body coat. Off colors are not allowed. A dog named "Smokey" is the official athletic mascot of the University of Tennessee.

Origin

Southern United States

History

The breed probably originated in Louisiana, is thought to be bred from English foxhounds, cur dogs, and the Bleu Gascogne French hound. Originally, they were registered in the United Kennel Club under the English Foxhound and Coonhound, but were recognized by the club as a separate breed in 1946. They are also recognized by the Australian National Kennel Council and the New Zealand Kennel Club. Breeders have started the process of obtaining recognition from the American Kennel Club.