Smart, Devoted, Tenacious
Blueticks are speedy and compact nocturnal hunters named for the mottled (or โtickedโ) black-and-blue pattern of the glossy coat. A large male can top out at 27 inches and 80 pounds; females are smaller. Blueticks are well-muscled but sleek and racy, never chunky or clumsy. The bโฆ
Energy
80%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
80%
Coat Type
Short coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray โ supports skin microbiome health between baโฆ
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Seasonal shedder โ daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
FCI Group
Group 6 โ Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Section
Lopende honden
Status
recognized