Blue Tick Coon Hound

LoniLoni
edited October 2012 in Other Breeds
I voulunteer as a dog walker at my local humane society and about 3 months ago somebody brought in a purebred blue tick coon hound (Blues), with papers and everything. http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/22956446 He is a gorgeous dog, and just over 1 year old now. I thought for sure he'd be picked up immediately, especially with the hunting community in the area (GA/SC) but he's still there.
This past weekend, while checking to see what dogs hadn't been walked yet we (my boyfriend and I) noticed that there was a new dog, another young purebred blue tick coon hound. I believe he is 7months old.

I'm posting here because of the diversity of dog owners and was wondering if anyone knows anything about this breed or if they have a rescue in place. I feel like the CSRA Humane Society's posting isn't getting enough attention to these dogs.
I'm just a volunteer walker, so I have nothing to do with the adoption of these dogs... I just can't help but feel like I should try to do something to get them adopted or at least to a rescue that is dedicated to the breed...

Comments

  • SayaSaya
    Wow that's sad two putting up for adoption so soon? :\

    The one on petfinder is beautiful.

    Hope they get adopted.
  • CaliaCalia
    edited October 2012
    Out of curiousity, from Blues papers does it show that he was purchased from a breeder or pet store? If he had come from a breeder, I'm wondering if anyone ever contacted the breeder letting them know that a dog they produced is in the shelter system. No matter how reputable the breeder, that doesn't always stop people from dumping a dog at the shelter because they forgot about the return policy or didn't want to deal with the hassle. I remember talking to a breeder about how one of their dogs was given away without their knowledge, and was surprised when the new owner contacted her asking for more info about their lines. If breeder contact is possible, they may be able to help find a home for Blues (and possibly the new guy) as they may know someone who could be interested in an older pup.
  • LoniLoni
    @Calia, I'm not sure. I'll have to talk to the kennel manager and find out if they know where he came from. I know he was brought there from a family, they couldn't keep him "because the neighbors complained about his bark" :/ but I'll definitely look into that when I'm there this weekend.
    I don't think the new one has papers with him, but he looks exactly like Blues so there is no doubt he's purebred. The volunteer I asked about the new one said she doesn't even know how he got there.
  • PoetikDragonPoetikDragon
    edited October 2012
    @Loni "she doesn't even know how he got there."

    I immediately pictured the dog teleporting in to the kennel like some kind of magic trick.
  • shishiinushishiinu
    Wow thats sad, I used to have a B&T coon hound which is similar in temperment. Man if I was closer, I would find a way to snatch them up. They are great dogs but the only thing people have a issue is the barking or more like bawling. Some communities list hounds as a prohibited dog because of the loud bark. If you can get some info on them, I can post them up on some of the other hunting forums.
  • StaticNfuzzStaticNfuzz
    Beautiful dog. I hope you can get the word out about him. Looks like a nice dog.

    Snf
  • LoniLoni
    edited October 2012
    All I have on Blues is his petfinder profile http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/22956446
    they haven't made one for the new pup yet, once they do I'll post that as well. Their ages are 13months and about 7 or 8 months. It really is a shame about the "noise" thing, I love listening to him. Whenever he's taken for a walk and sees dogs across the street he starts bawling at them, he's so cute and such a sweetheart.

    @poeticdragon: Haha, us volunteers don't get too much info on when the dogs are brought in, or sometimes they are just tied to the fence after hours.... Teleporting works too. lol
  • curlytailscurlytails
    I've always liked blueticks... My family's first failed attempt at owning a dog was a 3/4 bluetick pup who was, unfortunately, a fear biter... Not exactly the best dog to place with clueless first-time dog owners. Sweet as pie with me though, and had the most soulful eyes. *sigh*

    Have you poked around asking any nat'l or regional Bluetick groups?
    http://www.bluetickbreedersofamerica.com/
  • ttddinhttddinh
    @shishiinu--If you are really interested in the dog, you should pm @loni...shes flying here next week
  • shishiinushishiinu
    Wife started looking at my guns and gave me that "get another dog and see what happens" look...
  • ttddinhttddinh
    @shishiinu lol
  • shibamistressshibamistress
    Gen, *lol*

    I realized until I saw the pic that I actually had no idea what bluetick hound looked like. I think I was imagining something more bloodhound like, but these guys are much more attractive!
  • LoniLoni
    Got some new info on Beauregard (the younger pup). Apparently he was left there after hours, he was just found in the parking lot. He currently has an adoption pending though, so if all goes well he won't be there much longer.

    Also found out that Blues wasn't originally brought to our shelter either. The family that got rid of him for "being too loud" had actually brought him to a kill shelter. An employee from the kill shelter is the one who contacted the humane society. So I guess him being at the humane society is much better than what would have happened. He'll have a home at the Humane Society for as long as needed. Some dogs have been there for 7 years, poor pups.
  • SayaSaya
    Sad got rid of the dog because it was too loud. Idiots research breed your getting! Hound dogs any dog can be noisy, but hunting dogs tend be more barky..

    Sad hope the dog gets a good home.
  • LoniLoni
    I know this was a long time ago, just wanted to update that both of these gorgeous boys found their forever homes!
    Sometimes I hate volunteering there because of all the dumb stories, like dogs being brought back after being adopted because "they escaped the fence" or "I don't have time for him after all". However, when you see the dogs go to good homes it makes it worth it. =)
  • shibamistressshibamistress
    Glad to hear it!
  • JindohoundmanJindohoundman
    Glad to hear. I got a hound and all the hounds I have been around are friendly and make good dogs. They are a little loud but that's all part of the breed. It amazes me when someone buys a hunting dog and can't figure out why the dog is chasing or killing rodents or birds or barking at a treed housecat. A lot of people don't do any research and buy for straight looks and then the poor dogs end up in a shelter. Makes me sad
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