r/coonhounds

Looking for a home better suited for a 6-year-old Bluetick Coonhound.

She is spayed, current on vaccinations, comes from quality bloodlines, and is a genuinely good dog. This has been an incredibly difficult decision, but after a lot of consideration, I know she would thrive in a different environment.

She originally belonged to my mom, who unexpectedly passed away in September before being able to purchase her own home. When my mom came to stay with me, she brought her dog into my already full household. I truly tried to make it work after losing my mom, but it has become clear that this environment is not the right fit for her needs.

I work from home, have chickens and ducks, and already have multiple dogs. As a Bluetick, she needs more stimulation, activity, and outlets for her energy than I’m realistically able to provide. She deserves a home where she can be happier, more engaged, and set up to succeed.

This decision was not made lightly, and her wellbeing is my priority. I have also already contacted her breeder before making this post.

Please message me if you believe you may be a good fit for her.

The last 3 pictures are of her father and the breeder to show the bloodline she comes from.

After extensive observation and several highly controlled experiments, Copernicus has concluded that the printer is not a machine, but an interdimensional paper-eating cryptid that screams before ejecting artifacts. He attempted to neutralize the threat immediately in the name of science, national security, and the preservation of the household. Further research is ongoing.

Welp, for whatever reason, Homer has decided that after his morning stroll through the neighborhood, it is then time to sit on the couch... something he doesn't really do.

Good for him

Hello! We are fostering a pup with potential to adopt. The rescue org did a DNA test on one of his siblings in his litter, but I’m really wondering if they had different fathers- because I see primarily hound, and do not see Collie or boxer at all!

Curious on a few things from the coonhound experts- do you see the treeing walker coonhound in him? Do dogs with this big of a mix typically exhibit typical hound traits? (I guess that’s impossible to tell, but interested in hearing experiences). Also, how do hound mixes do with non-hound / working line dogs? I have a 4 year old golden retriever rescue. He’s a “field” golden, but truly a couch potato. He likes the dog park, but really just for the social aspect of getting as many humans to pet him. They are doing well together now, but I think my biggest worry is if having dogs with vastly different energy needs and personality. Appreciate any advice and experience!

Hey all!

This is Peeps. I adopted her from a local shelter earlier this month and would absolutely die for her. She's 4-6 months old, very smart and loving, and I'm excited to watch her grow up.

I'm pretty sure she's some kind of coonhound mix, possibly a TWC or foxhound. Very leggy, has the choppy barks and baying howls, already extremely muscular. Obsessed with smells. Her littermates at the shelter all had strong resemblances to TWCs I've seen, as well.

Although I've raised working dogs all my life, I've never had a scenthound before and would love any training advice for her. What kind of enrichment would be good for her? What behaviors or illnesses should I look out for? How can I work with her when she hyperfixates on following smells?

Thanks!

Born 2 February 2026

This is Apollo who I’ve had since last June. The vet papers from his previous owner say he’s maybe 1/2 blue heeler and 1/2 they dunno. I think he looks kind of like a bluetick mixed with something else, but I’m not sure either!

A bit about him:

Apollo is cuddly and enjoys being active. He loves to chase and bark at animals (foxes, squirrels, deer, bunnies, or, any bird that is about crow-sized or bigger). He barks passionately at random cars, random men, mail trucks, white vans, bikes, motorcycles… we’ve been working on it. He is a very intense sniffer so sometimes walks get sidetracked because he catches a smell and forgets everything else to follow it. He appears to have sensitive skin and is always licking himself all over like a cat. Apollo is also stubborn, overprotective, food-worshipping, and, a fast learner. He sleeps on his side or tucked up in the smallest circle possible…if any of that helps 🙂

Hey folks, I just wanted to share a picture of my best friend. Her name is daisy. I’m not exactly sure if she is a full coonhound because I got her from the shelter. I think she is a beagle coonhound mix.

She is my ride or die and the sweetest dog I’ve ever met. She’s been with me since I was broke af and could barely afford rent. When I got my first good paying job I bought a tuna tartare for her and one for me. She loved it even more than me :). Things are starting to look a bit rough these days financially, but I don’t stress because no matter what she’s there when I come home. Someday soon we will share another tartare.

Any of you have a memorable meal shared with your pup?

This thing puts Bear's prey drive into the stratosphere!! Harlow still just likes to holler at it, but Bear strikes like a snake and wears himself out. 20 minutes of this and Bear is practically hyperventilating, but Harlow is just tired, hungry and calm.

She never howls, lol! Sometimes she bays at the neighbors and she certainly barks at trees but it’s too much effort for her to howl 🤣

If my mom didn’t get suki 5 month go lee loo would been alone we have Shiba is almost year in August puppy coonhound 11 in july and mix husky pit 4 years old .., just hope that rabbit she ate didnt get her but think she been sick for long time she had few lumps round her before

They broke the last one. Don't like the slow moving back up. Been waiting 3 months for this to arrive and now psychosis ensues until evening romp, when it will be cool enough to run them. Haven't tried out the drone yet.. tbc....

My sweet girl that we adopted from a shelter a few yrs ago. Was told she is a Bluetick coonhound mix and have always been interested to know!