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As a Scenthound, the Bluetick’s natural position of the head and tail in motion is parallel to the ground the tail is not curled over the back or dropped between legs.ĭisqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. He has a glossy coat, and clear, keen eyes, with a typical pleading hound expression, never wild or cowering. He has a neat body that is well proportioned not clumsy or chunky in build.
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The Bluetick Coonhound should have the appearance of a speedy and well-muscled hound. In 1946, at the request of the Bluetick fanciers, UKC began registering Blueticks as a separate breed. George Washington received five such French hounds from General Lafayette.īlueticks were originally registered with UKC as English. The French dogs were known as being very cold nosed. It is most likely that the Bluetick is principally descended from the quick foxhounds of England with some introduction of the blood of various French hounds which were used for hunting big game. Third, to advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout the country. Second, to furnish suggestions for breeders for improving the breed, and to promote higher ideals for their breeding programs. First, to act as a guide for the Judges at Bench Shows. This standard has been framed for three real purposes. The goals and purposes of this breed standard include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it to advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout the world and to act as a guide for judges.īreeders and judges have the responsibility to avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detrimental to the health, welfare, essence and soundness of this breed, and must take the responsibility to see that these are not perpetuated.Īny departure from the following should be considered a fault, and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work. Toggle Search Search UKC Website Go ▼ Show Menu ▼