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Name	Bluetick Coonhound	Bloodhound	Plott Hound
Origins	United States	France Belgium	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound breeds.	Bluetick Hound	St. Hubert Hound Saint Hubert Hound Chien de Saint-Hubert Flemish Hound	Plott Plotthund
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound? Compare adult weight ranges.	45-80 pounds (20-36 kg)	Male: 90-110 pounds (41-50 kg), Female: 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	62.5 pounds (28 kg)	Male: 100 pounds (45.5 kg), Female: 90 pounds (40.5 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bluetick Coonhound or Bloodhound or Plott Hound? Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound height comparison:	20-27 inches (51-69 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (58-63 cm)	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (60.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Find price differences between these breeds.	$500-$600	$800-$1200	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Bluetick Coonhound or Bloodhound or Plott Hound?	Frequent: The Bluetick Coonhound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Bloodhound is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Plott Hound is easier than average to get.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Bloodhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which is easiest to train?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bloodhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Plott Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most alert?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Bloodhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Plott Hound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most protective?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Bloodhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Plott Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound? Compare temperaments.	Active Friendly Gentle	Stubborn Independent Affectionate Gentle Outright Tempered	Alert Courageous Loyal Bold
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Bluetick Coonhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound?	High: Bluetick Coonhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bloodhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Plott Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound social needs comparison:	Bluetick Coonhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Bloodhound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Plott Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Bloodhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Plott Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Bloodhound dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Plott Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Bluetick Coonhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Bloodhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Plott Hound barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Bluetick Coonhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Bloodhound is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Plott Hound is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bluetick Coonhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bloodhound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Plott Hound breed.
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most flexible?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Bloodhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Plott Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Bluetick Coonhound or Bloodhound or Plott Hound?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Bloodhound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Bluetick Coonhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bloodhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Plott Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which uses mouth most during play?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bloodhound dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Plott Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bluetick Coonhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bloodhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Plott Hound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bluetick Coonhound: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bloodhound: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Plott Hound: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which has fewer health issues?	Bluetick Coonhounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	Very healthy dog breed.	Plott Hounds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Bluetick Coonhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Bloodhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Plott Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Bloat Krabbe's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Ectopic Cilia	No data available

Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which breed is most active?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bloodhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Plott Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bluetick Coonhound or Bloodhound or Plott Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Bloodhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Plott Hound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bluetick Coonhound or Bloodhound or Plott Hound?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bloodhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Plott Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Bluetick Coonhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Bloodhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Plott Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which needs most food?	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. What colors are available?	Black Tan Blue Ticked	Black Tan Red Liver	Black Tan Red Blue Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Bluetick Coonhound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Bloodhound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which drools least?	The Bluetick Coonhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bloodhound is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Plott Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Bluetick Coonhound has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Bloodhound has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Plott Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine	Rough	Fine
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bluetick Coonhound or Bloodhound or Plott Hound? Bluetick Coonhound or Bloodhound or {name3 shedding:	Bluetick Coonhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bloodhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Plott Hound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which is best with kids?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bloodhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Plott Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Bloodhound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Plott Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Bloodhound or Plott Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Bloodhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Plott Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Bloodhound or Plott Hound?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bloodhound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Plott Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bluetick Coonhound or Bloodhound or Plott Hound?	Bluetick Coonhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bloodhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Plott Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound?	Yes Bluetick Coonhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bloodhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Plott Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Bluetick Coonhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bloodhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Plott Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Bluetick Coonhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bloodhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Plott Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which has best nose work ability?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which is best for SAR work?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Bluetick Coonhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bloodhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Plott Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which is best for draft work?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which has most puppies?	6-8 puppies	8-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Bluetick Coonhound vs Bloodhound vs Plott Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Bluetick Coonhound, Bloodhound, and Plott Hound. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council National Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available

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