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Bluetick Coonhound Dogs for Adoption in San Antonio, TX

Your guide to finding and caring for a Bluetick Coonhound in San Antonio

A Bluetick Coonhound does best in San Antonio with a fenced yard, the kind you'll find in suburban Stone Oak. That booming bay carries, so a yard with some distance from the neighbors helps. Daily walks along the Leon Creek Greenway give that nose plenty to read, as long as the leash stays on. Indoors, Blueticks are mellow and affectionate, and most are happy to spend a hot afternoon stretched out on a cool floor.

201 Bluetick Coonhounds available in San Antonio and nationwide

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While we don't have enough dogs near San Antonio, keep in mind that many rescues may offer transport.

Bluetick Coonhounds Available for Adoption Near San Antonio

About the Bluetick Coonhound breed

Bluetick Coonhounds were developed in the American South from French and English hounds to trail raccoons at night and hold them up a tree with a ringing bay. The short, glossy coat is thickly mottled black on white, which reads as dark blue, often with tan points over the eyes and red ticking on the legs. Adults usually weigh 45 to 80 pounds and stand 21 to 27 inches tall.

At home, many Blueticks are sweet, affectionate and glad to lounge near their people. Once a scent catches their nose, though, they can go deaf to commands, and their voice carries a long way. In San Antonio, that means secure fencing, patient training and neighbors who can live with an occasional howl. Dogs vary, so judge the dog in front of you rather than the breed alone.

Weight
45–80 lbs
Height
21–27 in
Lifespan
11–12 yrs
Temperament
Sweet, Vocal, Independent
Group
Hound
Shedding
Moderate

Owning a Bluetick Coonhound in San Antonio

Having a Bluetick Coonhound in San Antonio

A Bluetick's easygoing home manner comes with a powerful nose, a big voice and a strong pull to follow scent. In San Antonio, those hunting instincts shape the fencing, leash habits and exercise routine a household needs to plan for.

Temperament

Blueticks tend to be friendly, relaxed and affectionate with their families, and many love a couch nap. On a trail they can turn bold and stubborn. Most are vocal, baying at noises and smells, which matters in close-set neighborhoods. Prey drive is often strong, so small pets need careful introductions. Temperament varies with history and socialization.

Exercise Needs

Plan on at least an hour of activity a day once fully grown, such as long leashed walks, greenway hikes or scent games. Sniffing work tires the nose and mind. Because a Bluetick follows smells regardless of commands, stick to leashes or secure fencing. Bored, under-exercised hounds may howl, dig or try to escape.

Health Considerations

Blueticks are generally hardy, but hip dysplasia, ear infections from long hanging ears, and bloat in deep-chested dogs are concerns. Obesity strains joints, so measure meals. San Antonio's long warm season makes year-round flea, tick and heartworm prevention worth discussing with a veterinarian, along with weekly ear checks and regular exams.

Living Space

A house with a securely fenced yard suits a Bluetick best, since its nose can carry it far from home. Apartments are possible but challenging because of the loud bay, especially in thin-walled buildings. These hounds want to live indoors with their people. Exercise, fencing and noise tolerance matter more than square footage.

What it costs to own a Bluetick Coonhound in San Antonio

ExpenseTypical costPer year
Adoption fee$150, one time$150 in year one
Food$55 to $110 per month$660 to $1,320
Pet insurance$55 to $110 per month$660 to $1,320
Routine vet care$250 to $500 per year$250 to $500
Other*$475 to $1,250 per year$475 to $1,250
Estimated yearly total (after year one)$2,045 to $4,390
First-year total (with adoption fee)$2,195 to $4,540

Adoption fee is the fee on Bluetick Coonhound listings in San Antonio on GetBuddy today. Other costs are estimates and vary with size, age and health.

* Flea, tick and heartworm prevention, a dental cleaning allowance, toys and bedding, and simple coat and ear care; San Antonio has no annual dog license fee.

Adopt a Bluetick Coonhound in San Antonio.

Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Bluetick Coonhounds available.

Rescues in San Antonio with Bluetick Coonhounds Available

San Antonio's shelters and rescues list adoptable dogs here, so you can browse Blueticks and similar hounds in one place. Here are the rescues & shelters in the San Antonio area where you can find Bluetick Coonhounds and other dogs available for adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with care. San Antonio has about 122 days a year at 90°F or higher, and nights stay warm, so a Bluetick needs early or late walks, shade, fresh water and an air-conditioned indoor spot. Never leave the dog in a parked car. Heavy panting, drooling or vomiting calls for cooling the dog gradually and getting to a veterinarian.

Yes. San Antonio has no breed bans, and Texas law only allows local dangerous-dog rules that aren't breed-specific. You'll need a microchip registered to you, an ID tag for outdoor time, and rabies vaccination by 16 weeks. Households can keep up to five dogs, and chain tethers aren't allowed, so a fenced yard matters.

Phil Hardberger Park has two off-leash dog parks and about 7.5 miles of trails. The Howard W. Peak greenways run along Leon Creek, Salado Creek and the Medina River, open sunrise to sunset. Missions National Historical Park allows leashed dogs on its trails. Keep a Bluetick leashed on trails, since scent can override recall. Friedrich Wilderness Park doesn't allow dogs.

It's possible but difficult. A Bluetick's bay carries through walls, and roughly 48% of San Antonio households rent, so approval matters. Look for a building with a landlord who accepts large dogs, plan an hour or more of daily exercise, and expect to work on quiet habits. A fenced yard makes life easier for the dog and the neighbors.

It can be, for active people who have a fenced yard and can handle summer heat. Blueticks enjoy year-round outdoor time and relaxed evenings, and San Antonio's mild winters and greenway trails help. The long hot season, the need for leashes and the loud voice are the trade-offs. Consider how much time you're home each day.

Generally no. San Antonio has VIA buses but no rail, and pets may ride only in an enclosed carrier unless they are service animals. A Bluetick weighing 45 to 80 pounds won't fit in a carrier. Plan on car trips instead, with a secured crate or harness, and never leave the dog in a parked vehicle.

Only to outdoor patios, and only where the restaurant allows dogs. Texas law requires the dog to enter directly from outside, stay leashed and stay off seats and tables, and cities can't add stricter rules. Many River Walk patios welcome dogs. Bring a mat, and expect a bay at passing smells.

Very little. The short coat needs weekly brushing, a bath every few months or when it smells, and weekly ear checks, since damp, floppy ears can get infected after rain. Heat is the main local issue, so check paw pads after hot pavement. Grooming is a small part of the Other costs, since most of it is done at home.

We have 2 rescues with Bluetick Coonhounds available: Animal Care Services Division City of San Antonio and San Antonio Pets Alive!. You can see every rescue with Bluetick Coonhounds available in the list above these questions, or scroll to the top to see the Bluetick Coonhounds near San Antonio.

Expect roughly $2,000 to $4,400 a year for a Bluetick in San Antonio, before emergencies. Food runs $55 to $110 a month and insurance $55 to $110 a month. Routine vet care is $250 to $500 a year, and other costs add $475 to $1,250 a year.

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