The Bluetick Coonhound dog breed originated in the U.S. and continues to be bred in the remote South. It is a calm dog that exhibits patience and friendliness, making it a good pet that blends well with adults as well as children.

The Bluetick Coonhound dog breed loves the outdoors- living and breathing for the next chance to hunt. As its name implies it is used for hunting raccoons as well as any number of tree climbing animals. It needs daily exercise, and requires only minimal training.

The Bluetick Coonhound dog breed has a short, dense, coarse coat of hair with a coloring combination of brown, white, gray/black, with black spots dotting the white. It requires some grooming on a weekly basis for the hair does shed.

The Bluetick Coonhound dog breed, with its powerful build and long pointed face, ranges in height from 21-27 inches and weighs from 45-80 pounds.