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Bluetick coonhound
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Coat
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Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
The Bluetick Coonhound is a dog breed originating from the United States. Not recognized by the International Canine Federation (FCI), it is however frequently bred in the southern United States and has a standard among the following kennel clubs: the American Kennel Club (AKC), the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), the New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and the United Kennel Club (UKC).
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on care and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day is sufficient.
- 4Minimal maintenance — little shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Bluetick coonhound
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Bluetick coonhound
Physical
Breed standard
Developed from the Grand Bleu de Gascogne, the Bluetick Coonhound is a large hound dog with a white coat spotted or speckled with black, giving it a bluish appearance. It is a hound dog used to hunt raccoons.
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What human age for a bluetick coonhound ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a bluetick coonhound ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Bluetick coonhound
Is Bluetick coonhound suitable for apartment living?+
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For more information
Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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