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The blue tick beagle is a small hunting dog with a short, partially spotted, bluish-grey coat. It is a very friendly and intelligent breed, often used to hunt rabbits and other small game. This species makes an excellent pet, generally very tolerant and patient with small children. However, like others of the species, the blue tick beagle is subject to a number of different medical conditions as it ages. For the most part, it is a hardy, long-lived breed that does not require much special care.
This type of beagle has the typical brown and white head and long, floppy ears that all these types of dogs have, plus large black or brown spots on the rest of the body. In addition to blue, the tick can also be tan in color, as in the red beagle tick. Both colors often replace white on the torso and tail of other types of beagles, making it look like a little blue coondog tick. Generally, this species of dog does not weigh more than 16 kg, although it can be much smaller and can measure from 33 to 41 cm in height.
Although the blue tick beagle is generally well behaved, it likes to roam and requires a fenced yard to stay safe. It can be intentional and also difficult to break. When outside, he should never be allowed to roam unattended and should not be left alone with other small pets. A typical hunting dog, the beagle will chase any smaller animal and can stay on the chase for miles. For this reason, the beagle is one of the most common breeds found in shelters.
These dogs enjoy human company and do better when someone is home with them most of the time. Like many other breeds, they can suffer from separation anxiety when away from their people. Easily bored, the blue tick beagle can become destructive when left alone for long periods of time. In addition to chewing and digging, they also express their unhappiness with long, sad howls.
There are several health concerns and tips for proper care of a blue tick beagle that the owner should be aware of. The floppy ears of blue tick hounds make them particularly prone to ear infections, so care must be taken to keep them clean. A routine visit to a vet will help keep an eye out for older dogs who can suffer from a number of different eye problems including cataracts, glaucoma, cherry eye, and retinal dysplasia. Caring for ticks on blue beagles involves frequent brushing, as this breed sheds a lot, and they should not be bathed too frequently, as they tend to have dry and sensitive skin. Additionally, beagles need to exercise and play frequently to prevent them from becoming overweight as they age.