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Bluetick Coonhound Dogs for Adoption in Alexandria, VA

Your guide to finding and caring for a Bluetick Coonhound in Alexandria

A Bluetick Coonhound fits Alexandria best in a house with a fenced yard, like many of the single-family streets around Seminary Hill. These hounds are sweet and mellow indoors, but their noses pull them along any trail and the bay carries. A daily leashed loop around Ben Brenman Park in Cameron Station keeps one settled on the couch afterward. If you rent a townhouse or condo, think through the loud voice first.

201 Bluetick Coonhounds available in Alexandria and nationwide

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

Bluetick Coonhounds Available for Adoption Near Alexandria

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 deep blue, often with tan points over the eyes and red ticking on the legs. Adults typically weigh 45 to 80 pounds and are built for endurance.

At home, many Blueticks are affectionate and happy to lounge near their people. Outdoors, a scent can make one single-minded and deaf to commands. In Alexandria, where raccoons and foxes turn up in parks and neighborhoods, that nose will have plenty to follow, so a leash and secure fencing matter. Dogs vary, but expect daily exercise, patient training and neighbors who can live with some howling.

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 Alexandria

Having a Bluetick Coonhound in Alexandria

A Bluetick's calm home manner comes with a powerful nose and a voice that carries. In Alexandria, that means planning for leashed outings, secure fencing and shared walls, while remembering that each dog's habits depend on age, history and training.

Temperament

Blueticks are usually sweet, affectionate and easygoing with their families, and many settle in for long naps once exercised. They're independent and vocal, and a strong prey drive means small pets need careful introductions. Temperament varies from dog to dog, so judge the dog in front of you rather than the breed label.

Exercise Needs

Plan on an hour or more of activity a day once a dog is grown. Leashed walks on the Mount Vernon Trail and at Jones Point Park give the nose plenty to do. Fenced dog parks such as Ben Brenman suit a hound better than unfenced ones, since a scent can pull a Bluetick past the boundary.

Health Considerations

Hip dysplasia, ear infections in the long drop ears, and bloat in deep-chested dogs are the main concerns, and extra weight strains joints. Weekly ear checks and measured meals help, and humid Alexandria summers make drying ears after baths and rainy walks worthwhile. A veterinarian can check hips, ears and weight at the first visit.

Living Space

A house with a secure fenced yard suits a Bluetick best. Apartments, townhouses and condos can work for a well-exercised dog, but the bay carries through shared walls, and Alexandria's noise rule applies in every home. Training and exercise can reduce the volume, but don't expect a hound that never bays.

What it costs to own a Bluetick Coonhound in Alexandria

ExpenseTypical costPer year
Adoption fee$375, one time$375 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*$485 to $1,260 per year$485 to $1,260
Estimated yearly total (after year one)$2,055 to $4,400
First-year total (with adoption fee)$2,430 to $4,775

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

* The $10 Alexandria license for a spayed or neutered dog, a dental cleaning allowance, flea, tick and heartworm prevention, toys and bedding, and simple coat and ear care.

Adopt a Bluetick Coonhound in Alexandria.

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 Alexandria with Bluetick Coonhounds Available

These rescues and shelters care for dogs across the Alexandria area and list their adoptable pets right here on this page. Here are the rescues & shelters in the Alexandria area where you can find Bluetick Coonhounds and other dogs available for adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can own a Bluetick Coonhound in Alexandria, since the city has no known breed-specific rules and Virginia law doesn't allow breed alone to make a dog dangerous. Dogs over four months need a city license within 30 days and a rabies vaccine, and a household can have up to five dogs. Off your property, a Bluetick must stay leashed.

A Bluetick Coonhound can live in an Alexandria apartment, but it's a harder fit than a house. Their bay carries, so plan on daily exercise, crate training and gradual practice at being alone. Ground-floor or end units help with noise and potty trips. A tired, settled hound is usually a quieter one.

Fenced dog parks like Ben Brenman Park, Duke Street Dog Park and Monroe Ave. Dog Park are the safest off-leash choices, since a Bluetick may follow a scent past unfenced boundaries. For leashed walks, try the Mount Vernon Trail and Jones Point Park, where leashes must be six feet or shorter. Dog parks require a licensed, tagged dog.

Yes, with precautions. Alexandria sees about 40 days a year at 90°F or higher, and nights stay near 70°F, so walk at dawn or late evening. The short coat helps, but heat still matters. Never leave a dog in a parked car: in Alexandria it's illegal once it's 70°F outside.

Not in practice. DASH buses, including the free King Street Trolley, allow only service animals. Metrorail and Metrobus allow pets only inside a closed carrier, and a Bluetick weighing 45 to 80 pounds won't fit in one. Plan on walking or driving to reach parks and vet visits.

Only to patios, and only at restaurants that opt in. Under Virginia rules, the patio needs its own entrance for dogs, and the dog must stay leashed and off chairs, seats and tables. Dogs aren't allowed in dining rooms. Old Town has a strong patio culture, but look for signs at the entrance, and expect a Bluetick to bay at passing dogs.

Very little: weekly brushing, a bath every few months or when the dog smells, and weekly ear checks. In Alexandria's humid summers, dry the ears after baths and rainy walks to head off infections. Most owners handle this at home, so grooming adds little beyond the $485 to $1,260 yearly Other costs, which already include simple coat and ear care.

Bluetick Coonhounds typically live about 11 to 12 years, according to the American Kennel Club, and some reach their early or mid-teens with good care. Keeping a Bluetick lean, cleaning its ears, learning the signs of bloat and protecting it from roaming accidents through secure fencing all help an individual hound live a longer, healthier life.

We have 1 rescue with Bluetick Coonhounds available: Operation Paws for Homes. 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 Alexandria.

Expect roughly $2,050 to $4,400 a year for a Bluetick in Alexandria: food at $55 to $110 a month, insurance at $55 to $110 a month, routine vet care at $250 to $500 a year, and other costs at $485 to $1,260. Emergencies and one-time setup costs are extra.

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