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I am looking to get back into coonhounds. In the past I have had Plotts and a few English. I am considering going with the Bluetick breed. My question is how do they compare to the Plott and English breeds? What is their personality like, as well how are they around a kennel? I dont want a breed that will be kennel pacers, or heavy barkers. I would like to find a dual purpose hound to hunt and show at the National Levels. Suggestions on a good bloodline or breeder!

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I am looking to get back into coonhounds. In the past I have had Plotts and a few English. I am considering going with the Bluetick breed. My question is how do they compare to the Plott and English breeds? What is their personality like, as well how are they around a kennel? I dont want a breed that will be kennel pacers, or heavy barkers. I would like to find a dual purpose hound to hunt and show at the National Levels. Suggestions on a good bloodline or breeder!

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Bud you will realize real quick that everyone on here knows the best lines of dogs my advice. Go to a few local clubs and spectate a few casts.

Good luck but if I were you I would stick with english dogs or try to a holstein.

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Blueticks are just as different according to the breeding as any other breed of coonhound. Do your homework and you will find something you like.

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Blueticks are just as different according to the breeding as any other breed of coonhound. Do your homework and you will find something you like.

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I agree with Mr. Johnny. One thing I like about blueticks is that it's easier to "cross over" a show dog with a hunting dog. In other words, if you've got a well made "hunting dog" you can still win at decent shows with it. Not quite as much separation between hunt and show lines as there is with, say, Walkers.

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I agree with Mr. Johnny. One thing I like about blueticks is that it's easier to "cross over" a show dog with a hunting dog. In other words, if you've got a well made "hunting dog" you can still win at decent shows with it. Not quite as much separation between hunt and show lines as there is with, say, Walkers.

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Now we talkin! Tell him where to look.

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I think the bluetick breed has done a good job with not "specializing" lines, just my opinion. I hope that won't change now that some of the all-breed exhibitors are interested in buying blueticks to show.

I do both show and hunt Walkers as well, and in general my blues are less of a pain in the butt around the house. Not as hyper and yappy, and generally more laid back. They can be stubborn, but are generally eager to please. I had to bring one of my blueticks to work with me a few times when I was going to show handling classes, and he handled it extremely well to be a strictly "outside dog." Most definitely would have only attempted that with one or two of my Walkers LOL....

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I remember some years back a local 'Girl' saying Ron Taylor let her handle his 'Northern Blue Levi" on one of the casts. She said she had never seen a dog handle like that. Ole Levi Won the Classic that year. Nobody can deny the Coon Dog he was... and to handle like that.

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I've always admired Blueticks and have had a few but my luck was they were noisy around the house . They listened while I was home but got me in trouble while I was gone to work, just wouldn't accept any outside noise or whatever without barking at it.

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Like any of them,there are golfball's in'um all. Just a matter of finding the rite ones that fill your bill. There's plenty out there. Take your time & shop around. You'll be happier in the long run that you did.


Best of luck in your search!

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showngo, sent you a private message.

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