Smart, Devoted, Tenacious
Blueticks are speedy and compact nocturnal hunters named for the mottled (or “ticked”) 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 b…
Energy
80%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
80%
Coat Type
Short coat
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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Seasonal shedder — daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
Best suited to owners with some dog experience — difficulty rated 6/10.
Better suited to homes with outdoor space — this large breed needs room to move.
Naturally friendly and intelligent, it integrates well into family life when socialised early.
Working heritage means it needs a job or structured activity — under-stimulation leads to problem behaviours.
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FCI Group
Group 6 — Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Section
Lopende honden
Status
recognized
