Friendly
Gentle
Active

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Bluetick Coonhounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Toy Torkies are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Foxhounds, Cur, French Hound, English Coonhound

Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Fox Terrier

1940s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Blue
Brindle
Fawn

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Silver
White

A Bluetick Coonhound can have a litter of 11-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Toy Torkie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The Bluetick Coonhound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Toy Torkies typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Patellar Luxation
Portacaval Shunt
Lens Luxation
Tracheal Collapse
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation

Hypothyroidism

Hip
Knee
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Blood Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Bluetick Coonhound has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Toy Torkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Bluetick Coonhounds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Toy Torkies are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bluetick Coonhound, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Toy Torkie, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bluetick Coonhounds usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Toy Torkies usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Bluetick Coonhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Toy Torkie requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Bluetick Coonhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Toy Torkie should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Bluetick Coonhound feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 5-7 pound (2 - 3 kg) Toy Torkie feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Bluetick Coonhound is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Toy Torkie is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bluetick Coonhound is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Toy Torkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Bluetick Coonhound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Toy Torkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Bluetick Coonhounds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Toy Torkies are not the best choice for families with kids.

Bluetick Coonhounds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Toy Torkies are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Bluetick Coonhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Toy Torkies are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Bluetick Coonhounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Toy Torkies are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.