How long does a Bluetick Coonhound live?

The listed lifespan for a Bluetick Coonhound is 11–12 years.

How tall is a Bluetick Coonhound?

The listed height for a Bluetick Coonhound is 22–27 in (male), 21–25 in (female).

Is a Bluetick Coonhound good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Bluetick Coonhound is 3 out of 5.

When is a Bluetick Coonhound full grown?

The growth size band for a Bluetick Coonhound is up to 24 months.

Hound Group

Bluetick Coonhound

Bluetick Coonhound is a large dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 55–80 lb (male), 45–65 lb (female), height is 22–27 in (male), 21–25 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 11–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Devoted, Smart, Tenacious.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Bluetick Coonhound dog — Photo: Pets Adviser from Brooklyn, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan11–12 years

Weight55–80 lb (male), 45–65 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupHound Group

Height

22–27 in (male), 21–25 in (female)

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11.5 years is about 1.1 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 62.5 lb is about 3.3 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 132 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: No recommended health tests. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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Questions from the breed record

The verified adult weight for a Bluetick Coonhound is 55–80 lb (male), 45–65 lb (female).

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