LargeHound Group

Bluetick Coonhound

The Bluetick Coonhound derives from French hounds brought to Louisiana in the 18th century, selected in the American South for cold-trail scent work on raccoon and boar.

Calculate Bluetick Coonhound age

Lifespan11.5 yrrange 11–12

SizeLargeHound Group

Weight45–80 lb20.4–36.3 kg

Senior at6 yrgeriatric at 10

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About

About the Bluetick Coonhound

The Bluetick Coonhound derives from French hounds brought to Louisiana in the 18th century, selected in the American South for cold-trail scent work on raccoon and boar. The ticked blue coat pattern is breed-defining; AKC recognition dates to 2009.

Aging

How Bluetick Coonhounds age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 11-12 years. Hip dysplasia is the leading orthopedic concern; chronic ear infections from pendulous ear anatomy and bloat risk in working-conditioned hounds shape mid-to-late life care.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 11.5 yr · range 11–12 Senior careSenior at 6 · geriatric at 10 Common health issues3 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 45–80 lb(20.4–36.3 kg)
Height: 21–27 in(53.3–68.6 cm)
Coat type: Short
Colors: Blue TickedBlue Ticked and Tan

Temperament

How Bluetick Coonhounds tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

devotedactiveintelligentcold-nosed

Energy
4/5
Trainability
4/5
Good with kids
3/5
Good with other dogs
5/5
Shedding
3/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Moderatetypical onset ~3 yr
Chronic Ear Infections
Description and veterinary guidance for Chronic Ear Infections land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Pendulous ear anatomy; working-field exposure..
Moderatetypical onset ~6 yr
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus
Description and veterinary guidance for Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from Deep-chested coonhound conformation..
Low prevalencetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.