Bluetick Coonhound grooming: brushing, bathing and shedding
A practical grooming routine for the Bluetick Coonhound: coat care, baths, nails and ears.
Weekly brushing with a hound glove or rubber curry keeps the short coat healthy and reduces the moderate, year-round shedding. Bathe every 1 to 2 months, or sooner if your dog rolls in something ripe, which many do. The natural houndy smell never disappears entirely, but regular baths and clean bedding keep it mild.
The long, heavy ears need weekly checks and gentle cleaning, since they trap moisture and dirt. Trim nails every 3 to 4 weeks and wipe drool from the lips after meals and drinks. After walks in woodland or long grass, run your hands over the coat and check between the toes and inside the ears for ticks.
Bluetick Coonhound grooming in numbers
This is an illustrative schedule based on our editorial grooming score, not a breed-specific care protocol. Coat condition, skin problems and professional advice may call for a different routine.
| Task | Planning example |
|---|---|
| Brushing | Every week or two |
| Bathing | Every 2 to 3 months, or when dirty |
| Shedding | Moderate, year round |
| Nail trim | Every 3 to 4 weeks |
| Ear check | Every 2 weeks |
| Teeth | Daily brushing; introduce gently and ask your vet if the mouth seems painful |
Coat
Short, glossy and moderately coarse, lying close to the body.
Grooming needs
Shedding
Drooling