Bluetick Coonhound — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Bluetick Coonhound — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC gives height at the withers as 22 to 27 inches for males and 21 to 25 inches for females; dogs under 22 or over 27 inches and bitches under 21 or over 25 inches are disqualified.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is medium coarse, lying close to the body, appearing smooth and glossy, not rough.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The preferred colour is a dark blue, thickly mottled body spotted with various shaped black markings; there should be more blue ticking than white, and no other colours are allowed.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Any colour other than described, and albinism, are disqualifications.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Undershot or overshot bite are disqualifying faults.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* In motion the dog carries head and tail well up, with clear, keen eyes.