Bluetick Coonhound Dog
INTRODUCTION
Bluetick Coonhound dogs are Smart, Devoted, and Tenacious dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 121. These breeds are muscular yet built like an athlete. They are very lovable companions, but their noise will wake your neighbors up this sound is a treat for hunters. Bluetick Coonhound dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, Friendly, Active
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Group
LOCATIONS : United States, Louisiana
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Bluetick Coonhound has strong protective instincts and it is very good as watchdog and guard dog
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Bluetick Coonhound Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
The smooth, glossy coat is dark blue, thickly mottled with black spots on the back, ears, and sides. The head and ears are mostly black, with tan markings over the eyes and on the cheeks
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
11 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 81 - 102cm (32 - 40in)
Height: 69 - 84cm (27 - 33in) -
TAIL
Set on slightly below the line of the back, strongly rooted, and tapering to a moderate length. In balance to the overall length of the hound
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WEIGHT
Female: 20 - 29 kg
Male: 25 - 36 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Average number of babies a Bluetick Coonhound has is 7
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LOOK A LIKE
Redtick Coonhound
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1946
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ORIGIN
United States, Louisiana
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Loyal and loving, and does well as a family pet, especially around older children but not for Small Childrens
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
