The Bluetick Coonhound is known for its friendly personality, cold nose,[1] and deep bawl mouth.

This ticking covers the body and can be interspersed with variously-shaped black spots on the back, ears and sides.

All legs should be straight from the dog's body to the ground when viewed from the front or rear.

They are athletic, hardy, and need a full-time job or activity such as hunting, obedience, or agility to stay happy.

Something first time pet owners should be aware of is the daunting task of "voice-training" these dogs.

Since Blueticks are driven by their strong sense of smell, they make excellent hunting/tracking dogs.

In April 2009, the breed was accepted by the American Kennel Club and in December 2009 they became eligible to compete in AKC coonhound events.

This is due to their appearance and "colder" nose, or slower style of tracking, compared to other modern coonhound breeds.