Bluetick Coonhound Harrier Mix

The Bluetick Coonhound Harrier Mix, is a mixed breed dog resulting from breeding the Bluetick Coonhound and the Harrier. Both of these dogs can be friendly but personalities differ, so you never know. The Bluetick Hound is known for being friendly, intelligent, and active. All dogs need proper socialization and that will be a big factor in how they interact with others. What does this mixed breed look and act like? Is it more like the Bluetick Coonhound or the Harrier? Those are the questions we will try and answer below. Continue reading below to see pictures, videos, and learn more about the beautiful Bluetick Coonhound Harrier Mix.

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Bluetick Coonhound Harrier Mix History

All hybrid or designer dogs are tough to get a good read on as there isn’t much history to them. Breeding specific dogs like this has become common in the last twenty years or so even though I am sure that this mixed breed found it’s share of dogs to the shelter due to accidental breeding. We will take a closer look at the history of both parent breeds below. If you are looking at breeders for new, designer dogs please beware of Puppy Mills. These are places that mass produce puppies, specifically for profit and don’t care at all about the dogs. If you have a few minutes, please sign our petition to stop puppy mills.

Bluetick Coonhound History

Hunters love this indefatigable tracker not only for his skills on the trail, but also as a laid-back family dog. They are energetic and need to be kept busy; they love to hunt and will begin following scents by themselves if not supervised. Smokey, mascot for the University of Tennessee, is a Bluetick Coonhound. The breed received AKC registration in 2009. The Bluetick is a truly American dog, having first been bred in Louisiana from an alphabet soup of American, French, and English foxhounds that had been brought to the U.S. during the colonial period. The Bluetick was bred specifically for hunting raccoons and other small game. American hunters found the new breed to have a pronounced “cold nose” compared to his French and English ancestors. (These hunters refer to the ability to pick up a scent that has long faded as a “cold nose.”) Bluetick owners prized these cold noses, as well as their dogs’ larger size and slower hunting method, and for years resisted the AKC’s efforts to lump their dogs in with the fleeter, hotter-nosed English coonhounds. This disagreement was the basis for the American Bluetick’s relatively recent acceptance to the AKC.

Harrier History

There is not exactly consensus on how the Harrier came to be. It is a French word that means hound or dog. They more than likely descended from other Hound breeds that are native to France and Belgium. Such as the Bloodhounds, Talbot hounds, and perhaps even Basset Hounds.
The Harrier breed was developed in England a very long time ago. A long time ago being around the thirteenth century. They were originally of course bred to hunt hare. Most of this was done with hunters on foot, so they didn’t need to be real fast. However, once Fox hunting became fashionable they
Originally, these packs were used to hunt hare with the hunters following on foot, so at that time, they were a much slower and more methodical type of hound than today's Harriers. When fox hunting became fashionable with the hunters on horses, Harriers were adapted to have more speed.
They are not a very popular breed, but they are registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Bluetick Coonhound Harrier Mix Size and Weight

Bluetick Coonhound
Height: 21 - 27 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 45 - 80 lb.
Lifespan: 11 - 12 years

Harrier
Height: 21 - 24 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 45 - 65 lb.
Lifespan: 10 - 12 years

Bluetick Coonhound Harrier Mix Personality

The Bluetick Coonhound and the Harrier might be a little bit spunky. They can be an inquisitive little fella so keep on the lookout for that behavior! All dogs need attention and don't want to be left alone. That's why you have a pet, right? Plan on putting forth effort to socialize her as this will reap dividends in the long run. Please use always use positive reinforcement even though they can have a mind of their own. Enjoy being with your new mixed breed and love the relationship you will have with them.

Bluetick Coonhound Harrier Mix Health

All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems as all breeds are susceptible to some things more than others. However, the one positive thing about getting a puppy is that you can avoid this as much as possible. A breeder should absolutely offer a health guarantee on puppies. If they won’t do this, then look no more and don’t consider that breeder at all. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur. We obviously recommend that you look for a reputable animal rescue in your area to find your new mixed breed. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.

The Bluetick Coonhound mixed with the Harrier might be prone to joint dysplasia, luxating patellas, autoimmune thyroiditis, among others.

Note that these are just common problems in both breeds.

Bluetick Coonhound Harrier Mix Care

What are the grooming requirements?

Even if you know the breed, sometimes it is hard to tell if it will be a heavy shedder or a light shedder. Either way, Get ready to invest in a good vacuum if you want to keep your floors clean! Give them baths as needed, but not so much that you dry out their skin.

What are the exercise requirements?

Plan on taking them for extremely long walks and hikes to keep their energy level down. This mix will more than likely have a high energy level. This exercise will keep them from being destructive. A tired dog is a good dog. A tired dog is a good dog though. Never tie your dog up outside - that is inhumane and not fair to him.

What are the training requirements?

This is an intelligent dog that will be a little bit challenging to train. They are going to want to take the alpha position and need someone with a firm, strong, hand that can let them know their place. The best thing you can do is break the sessions into shorter daily sessions to keep their attention span higher. It might have a prey drive and be disposed to running for and chasing small prey, but if handled properly this can be managed. All dogs respond best to positive reinforcement. So make sure to praise her when she does well. She is an intelligent dog who loves to please, and loves a physical challenge. The more exercise she gets the easier she will be to train. Proper socialization is imperative to all dogs and puppies. Make sure to take her to the park and doggy day care to get her around as many people and dogs as possible.

Bluetick Coonhound Harrier Mix Feeding

"A lot of times diet is done on a per-dog basis. Each one is unique and has different dietary requirements. Most dogs in the U.S. are overweight. A mix like this one that is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia should really be on fish oil and glucosamine and chondroitin supplements as soon as possible. A good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background.

Overfeeding any dog is not a good idea as that can really exacerbate health problems such as elbow and hip dysplasia.

I good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background."

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