The Bluetick Coonhound is a
breed of dog.
They are a type of
coonhound
and are typically bred in
Louisiana.
History
The origins of this breed can be traced back to the
Bleu Gascogne French hounds. The breed was first registered in the United
Kennel Club in 1946 as a separate breed, but originally fell under the
English Foxhound and Coonhound. The breed is also recognised 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.
Appearance
Preferred color of the Bluetick is a dark blue, thickly mottled body, spotted
by various shaped black spots on back, ears and sides. Preference running to
more blue than black on body. Head with black predominant, also ears. Tan dots
over eyes and on cheeks with a dark red ticking on feet and lower legs below
body line, on chest and below tail. Red may be eliminated as to the desire of
the breeder, as well as the tan head coloring and amount of black on body. A
majority of blue mottled body preferred to lighter ticking over the body. The
amount of blue ticking should control over the amount of white in the body coat.
Off colors not allowed.
Miscellaneous
A Bluetick Coonhound named
"Smokey" is the official athletic
mascot of the
University of Tennessee.