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The deeply affectionate and loyal Bluetick Coonhound is everything a cartoon hound is, and more. Those long, dangling ears and comical howl are just as endearing in person as they are on TV. The Bluetick Coonhound, named for its ticked, or mottled, pattern of blue, black and grey, can reach up to 69 centimetres in height and weigh up to 37 kilograms. These dogs are nocturnal hunters, bred with strong senses of smell and sight. They need to be entertained with clever games and good exercise to keep them from bounding after exciting scents in the wilderness—but Bluetick Coonhounds are also content sleeping the day away at their owners’ feet.
Temperament
Intelligent, active, friendly
Breed Fast Facts
45 - 100 lbs
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Medium
10 to 12 years
In Tennessee, the most popular pet dog breeds are Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds and Beagles. As of 2019, however, the official Tennessee state dog is the Bluetick Coonhound. The Bluetick Coonhound is an iconic medium-sized breed that gets its name from the greyish spackle marks on its coat. There are lots of great dog-friendly places to explore in Tennessee with your dog, including Old Hickory Lake, Cummins Falls State Park and Shelby Farms Park. Take a memorable trip for the whole family to the Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial & Nature Center in Covington. The site features a dog-friendly nature trail through the woods and wetlands that stretches for half a mile.
The University of Tennessee's mascot is a Bluetick Coonhound named Smokey.
Local country music star Carrie Underwood rescued her dog Penny from the street during Thanksgiving.
Mountain Cur dogs originated in the mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky, where they worked as watchdogs, hunters and herders for early European settlers in the area.
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