Bluetick Hounds tell me all about them please

[synoviaus]

Here's a picture of Windy, my puppy. She's 4 mos. old now, and will be my next show prospect.

 

[BlackBart]

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I truly appreciate your knowledge and advice.

I only want what is best for her too. I have always admired the Bluetick. My Grandfather had Black and Tans but he has passed away. So can't ask him for advice. He loved his big male named Bugle.

The Conservation/Wildlife control Officers in my area use Blueticks for their work. Their dogs are on the big side but then again so are our Cougars

A fellow I would meet while horseback riding always had two Blueticks with him that he used for hunting. He bought them from the USA (Kentucky?) and paid close to $1000 each and that was over 15 years ago. He LOVED his dogs.

They are beautiful dogs and your puppy is a heartbreaker, she is so cute. Adorable actually.

I don't think he is in a real big hurry to rehome her. He wants to find the right home. I did mention a few people in my area that have had hunting hounds that might like her and he didn't seem too keen on it. He mostly walked her off lead in parks and at the beach.
He said there wasn't a problem except for small white dogs. His dog is afraid of small white dogs

I'll talk to him again next week and ask more questions and see what he thinks about a trial visit. I will also mention your kind offer to help rehome her. Maybe I can get a picture and her full registered name. I know she has only one eye patch.
One thing I do know for sure, she has been very well cared for.

 

[Hound]

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I have to disagree. I currently have Bloodhounds, have had Coonhounds in the past, and they are a joy. Neither breed has been destructive. They're not suited to close neighbors but living in town doesn't lend itself to hound happiness anyway. They are loyal, sweet animals. They are difficult to train but not because they are hard-headed like a Heeler; they were bred not to listen, to stick to a trail no matter what the distraction. They physically cannot use their noses and ears at the same time, if they are on the trail of something good they will often jump if you touch them because they are just so immersed in following their nose that they don't hear you. They are very sensitive and it is easy to hurt their feelings, they don't do well with aggressive handling.

It sounds like the dog in question is a little different than the average hound. However I would never let one off leash outside of a secure area, it just takes one good smell to lose them for good.

They are superb house dogs, and although many people think of hounds as living outside they are happiest amongst 'their pack'. They tend to be aloof outside as they're taking in their surroundings, but at home they are loyal, affectionate friends.

 

[greathorse]

I cared for one once for a couple of months, awesome dog. I had no work for him so took him for nearly daily runs, I with the four wheeler and him trotting along side. He had a gait that I swear he could have traveled for days. He was a bit noisy, not bad and he was houndy in terms of his smell. He was not kept in the house for long periods of time due to his smelling like, well a hound dog.

I would get one in a minute if the right situation arose. I do think regular excersize is a huge key. I would take him for several mile trots and he seemed to really enjoy it.

 

[synoviaus]

We'll be showing Ghost Creek Jethro Augustus on November 13-14 at the AKC Dog-show. It will be held at the Priceville, Alabama Racking Horse Celebration Arena. if anyone wants to meet a Bluetick up close feel free to look us up. Amy