Bluetick Coonhound

Hound

Coat

Solid:
Tan: May have tan in the traditional pattern. may be used to represent roaned tan of either or colour.
Masking: May be masked with (standard mask).
White Markings: Always has in moderate to maximum Irish Spotting (relaxed), Piebald or Extreme Spotting patterns. A solid coloured head is preferred, with or without a white muzzle and/or blaze.
Ticking/Roaning: Required (called mottle in this breed)

Eyes

, preferred.

Nose

Faults

Maximum Irish Spotting is faulted, moderate Irish Spotting is heavily faulted. Mottle (i.e. roaned white) on the ears is heavily faulted - the ears should be solid black.

Disqualifications

Minimum Irish Spotting.

Varieties

None

Notes

The bluetick coonhound is believed to originate from quick britain foxhounds crossed with various french hounds used for big game hunting, well known for being very cold nosed (meaning they follow old trails). George Washington recieved five such french hounds from General Lafayette.
Originally, the blueticks were registered as English coonhounds. The two were seperated in 1946 upon the Bluetick Fancier's request.

The bluetick coonhound should have a broad skull, with ears set below the top of the skull and reach well to the end up the nose. The eyes should be dark and not appear droopy. The muzzle should be square with enough lip to cover the lower jaw.
The shoulders should be placed slightly higher than the hips, yet with the slightest arch in the topline. The dog should be as long as it is tall, if not slightly longer. The neck should reach with a slight taper and be muscular. The chest should be deep, the back muscular. The legs are strong and muscular with well arched toes. The tail is attached slightly below the back line and carried in a half moon shape.

Breed Files

Filename: CS Bluetick Coonhound
Offset: 6B6C
Base: Great Dane
SCP: Great Dane
Accepted: December 30, 2005
Notes: Angled legs. Can have an addball or default ballz tail, and includes furfiles for roan and tan markings. These are all accepted. Comes with or wihout claws. May be unsuitable for obedience.