UKC "Roxy"

The English Coonhound is an absolute master of smell while on the hunt for furry raccoons, squirrels, and pretty much anything other small and interesting critters. These dogs are known for being gentle and loving with their families and are highly tolerant of young children. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-65 pounds and stand 23-26 inches tall.

English Coonhounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. The English Coonhound is eager to please, so if this is the dog for you, you've got a best friend for life. They're extremely active dogs who are best-suited for rural life, meaning they wouldn't do well living in a city or apartment setting. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The English Coonhound is a high-energy dog that needs a vast amount of daily exercise to keep these dogs healthy, both physically and mentally. If you're not taking them hunting, agility and fetch games everyday will help keep them from being bored and destructive. They are super fast runners that will leave you in their dust if you aren't careful. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The English Coonhound's coat is hard and short, and they are average shedders. Their coats may be red ticked or blue ticked, with red, white, and black around the face and neck. These dogs require a minimum amount of grooming; simply brush as needed, roughly once a week or every two weeks, and bathe only as needed. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

English Coonhounds are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. They're extremely active dogs who are best-suited for rural life, meaning they wouldn't do well living in a city or apartment setting. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.

Bluetick Coonhounds are affectionate dogs with powerful noses. They love hunting and following their nose wherever it takes them. Bluetick Coonhounds love people and always know how to make you laugh with their hilarious antics. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-80 pounds and stand 21-27 inches tall.

Bluetick Coonhounds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. They can learn to get along with cats, especially if raised with them, but it’s usually best to keep an eye on such a duo when they’re together. Bluetick Coonhounds love children, but can sometimes be overly rambunctious for toddlers. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

Bluetick Coonhounds love to hunt. When you take them for a walk, they’ll want to follow their nose after any interesting smells, so you’ll want to hold that leash tight! If you hunt, that’s a great way to keep them active, but you can also just take them along for any other outdoor activities. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Like most hounds, Bluetick Coonhounds have a bit of an odor. You can give them baths to help reduce the smell, but it will never completely go away. You’ll also want to brush a Bluetick Coonhounds short coat once or twice a week to help remove dead hair and reduce the amount of hair you’ll find around your house. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Bluetick Coonhounds are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Bluetick Coonhounds don’t need to live indoors full-time, but they do need plenty of human companionship and should at least occasionally be allowed in the home. They prefer houses with large outdoor areas where they can play safely, but can’t stray from, as they're likely follow their noses to the ends of the Earth! They are fairly easy to train.