Is the American English Coonhound or the Bluetick Coonhound better for families with children?

Both the American English Coonhound and the Bluetick Coonhound are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.

Which sheds more, the American English Coonhound or the Bluetick Coonhound?

The American English Coonhound and Bluetick Coonhound shed a similar amount (medium).

Which is easier to train, the American English Coonhound or the Bluetick Coonhound?

Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.

Is American English Coonhound or Bluetick Coonhound bigger?

American English Coonhound and Bluetick Coonhound are a similar size (Large).

Which barks more, American English Coonhound or Bluetick Coonhound?

Both bark a similar amount (very high).

Which is better for apartment living, American English Coonhound or Bluetick Coonhound?

For apartment or apartment living, American English Coonhound and Bluetick Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.

American English Coonhound vs Bluetick Coonhound: Compared

American English Coonhound vs Bluetick Coonhound: full comparison

Trait	American English Coonhound	Bluetick Coonhound
Size	Large	Large
Energy level	Very High	Very High
Trainability	Medium	Medium
Friendliness	High	High
Good with children	High	High
Grooming needs	Low	Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Barking	Very High	Very High
Protectiveness	Medium	Low
Adaptability	Medium	Low
Typical lifespan	12 years	12 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Size and living space

The American English Coonhound is a large and powerful breed that does best in a larger home with room to stretch out, ideally with access to a yard. By comparison, the Bluetick Coonhound is a large and powerful breed that does best in a larger home with room to stretch out, ideally with access to a yard. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The American English Coonhound requires intense exercise and mental work daily; without it, trouble follows. The Bluetick Coonhound requires intense exercise and mental work daily; without it, trouble follows. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The American English Coonhound needs minimal coat care, just a weekly once-over and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. The Bluetick Coonhound needs minimal coat care, just a weekly once-over and loses a fair amount of coat, especially seasonally. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The American English Coonhound is reasonably trainable with regular, positive sessions, barks a great deal, which is worth considering with neighbors close by and suits families with children particularly well. The Bluetick Coonhound is reasonably trainable with regular, positive sessions, barks a great deal, which is worth considering with neighbors close by and suits families with children particularly well. On guarding instinct, American English Coonhound will alert you to visitors but is not an aggressive guardian, whereas Bluetick Coonhound is not especially protective and is welcoming to visitors.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, American English Coonhound and Bluetick Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.
For families with young children, American English Coonhound and Bluetick Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.
For first-time dog owners, American English Coonhound and Bluetick Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.
For being left alone during the workday, American English Coonhound has the edge, coping better with independence and being quieter when unsupervised.
For allergy sufferers, American English Coonhound and Bluetick Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the American English Coonhound if you want a more protective, watchful guardian or you want a more adaptable dog.

Choose the Bluetick Coonhound if you simply prefer the breed — it's very closely matched with the American English Coonhound on temperament, size and care.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the American English Coonhound or the Bluetick Coonhound better for families with children?: Both the American English Coonhound and the Bluetick Coonhound are considered good with children when properly socialized and supervised.
Which sheds more, the American English Coonhound or the Bluetick Coonhound?: The American English Coonhound and Bluetick Coonhound shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the American English Coonhound or the Bluetick Coonhound?: Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.
Is American English Coonhound or Bluetick Coonhound bigger?: American English Coonhound and Bluetick Coonhound are a similar size (Large).
Which barks more, American English Coonhound or Bluetick Coonhound?: Both bark a similar amount (very high).
Which is better for apartment living, American English Coonhound or Bluetick Coonhound?: For apartment or apartment living, American English Coonhound and Bluetick Coonhound are an even match — either can work well.

American English Coonhound vs Bluetick Coonhound