Showsight - October 2021

COAT COLOR OF THE BLUETICK COONHOUND T he Bluetick Coon- hound is a beautiful and focused member of the Hound Group. Its BY AMY THOMAS, PRESIDENT BLUETICK COONHOUND ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

essence is found in its athletic body, exuding substance, a well-boned skeletal structure, and of course, the trademark blue ticking. Expounding on the color specifi- cally, the ticking patterns can come in several variations—but ticking must be evident. The canvas of the body may be a black background with white flecking or a white back- ground with blue flecking, both of which create the necessary tick pat- tern. The preference is for a blue- ticked body with variously shaped black spots, with more blue ticking than black or white. Tan markings may or may not be present on the feet and lower legs, over the eyes, on the cheeks, chest, and below the tail. Sol- id blue Blueticks with no tan mark- ings also correctly meet the breed standard for color. Please examine the attached photos, and if you have specific questions, please contact the National Bluetick Coonhound Association through their website at: https://nationalblueticks.com

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