[LH]

Many questions since I am so fascinated that a bluetick took 4th place in the 2006 AKC National Obedeience Invitaional.

Is the AKC National Obedience Invitaional the most difficult of all obedience competitions in the US?

What kind of work does the UDX require (the bluetick has that title)?

Is the coonhound generally that trainable as this one?

The 2006 AKC National Obedeience Invitaional:

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Obedeience

 

[Furball]

Hi,
I wasn't aware that AKC recognizes bluetick coonhounds, maybe they are in the miscellaneous class or it was actually a black & tan coonhound?
I guess you could say the AKC/Eukanuba obedience tournament is the most coveted of obedience competitions, but not the hardest. You know exactly what is expected of you when you enter the obedience ring, unlike retrieving competitions when you have tons and tons of variables from one test to the next. Except for the fact that the pressure's on and it's invitation only, there is nothing unusual about the exercises expected at the AKC/Euk championship.
UDX stands for Utility Dog Excellent. If you pass both Open and Utility (two upper level classes) at the same obedience trial/same day, ten different times, you obtain that title. It is non-competitive but difficult nonetheless and a very honorable achievement. Picture passing Senior and Master on the same day, then do it ten times.
And um, no, coonhounds are not exactly known for their obedience prowess. To say this dog is an exception is an understatement!
Hope this helps!
--Anney
& Fisher too
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[txrancher]

Yep, that's a BLUETICK sure enough.

 

[Vickie Lamb]

Jeb is definitely a bluetick. And Paula has done a terrific job with him in many areas.

Coonhounds, just like retrievers and many other hunting dogs, possess exceptional intelligence and are capable of doing astounding things. The key is starting them young with socialization and play and work and doing appropriate mental and physical exercises...just like you would do with any other well-bred puppy.

 

[hhlabradors]

That is, indeed, a Blue Tick. And not only that, but Paula has a Blue Tick bitch coming along that has her UD, if not her UDX.

Paula is a heck of a trainer. Jeb is her NOVICE A dog. He's also an operational search and rescue dog. Quite an accomplishment for both her and the dogs.

 

[LH]

That is, indeed, a Blue Tick. And not only that, but Paula has a Blue Tick bitch coming along that has her UD, if not her UDX.

Paula is a heck of a trainer. Jeb is her NOVICE A dog. He's also an operational search and rescue dog. Quite an accomplishment for both her and the dogs.

What is an "operational search and rescue dog"?

 

[Dale]

We had a walker in the early 80's that my wife took to ob. classes. She may not have been the best dog to hunt but she came home with me every night. Never had to put the leash on her either.

From AKC'S web page
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American Kennel Club - Bluetick Coonhound
Size-Height - Males - 24 to 30 inches at the withers. Females - 23 to 28 inches at the withers. Disqualification: Undersized. Proportion-Somewhat rectangular. Length slightly longer than height. Substance-Weight - Males- 55 to 100 pounds. Females- 45 to...
American Kennel Club - American English Coonhound
Size, Proportion, Substance - Size-Height-Males-24 to 26 inches at the withers. Females-23 to 25 inches at the withers. Proportion-Length should be equal or slightly longer than the height measurement. Rectangular. Substance-Weight in proportion to heig...

 

[T. Mac]

Is the AKC National Obedience Invitaional the most difficult of all obedience competitions in the US?

The NOI is not necessarily the most difficult obedience trial but it is the most prestigious. To be invited, the dog must be in the top 3 in its breed with respect to OTCH points earned that year (except for those dogs who are in the top 25 in point totals. ie multiple Goldens, poodles, BCs, etc.) The winner gets the coveted NOC (National Obedience Champion) title similar to the NFC or NAFC

What kind of work does the UDX require (the bluetick has that title)?

The UDX title is a non-competitive title that follows the UD in sequence. Dogs who have earned a UD title can earn their UDX title by qaulifying (earning a passing score) in both Utility and Open at the same trial for 10 different trials. The UDX is actually UDX# where the # can increment for each successive 10 qulifying scores in both Open and Utility. I think that there are some dogs with a UDX39 title.

The NOI is unlike most other trials in its design. The trial is divided up into multiple ring with each ring doing a subset of both Open and Utility exercises with each ring being judged by a single judge. Each dog proceeds from ring to ring and their cumulative score is added up.
(see http://www.akc.org/pdfs/national_obedience_invitational/2006/dec/Individual_Scores.pdf ) The top 32 dogs based on the top scores per group (sporting, herding, toy, etc)
(see http://www.akc.org/pdfs/national_obedience_invitational/2006/dec/2006GroupPlacements.pdf are then selected to go on to the finals. The finals are head to head competition with the winner going on to the next round, until a winner is determined.


T. Mac (proud owner/trainer of Cruiser (UDX, MH) who was invited twice and competed once at the NOI)

 

[Guest]

There is a weird quirk in AKC rules about Bluetick Coonhounds; they cannot be shown in conformation (only Black and tan Coonhounds are allowed in conformation) but can be shown in AKC performance events.

Paula and Jeb are a great team. I've seen them at local obedience trials several times.

 

[hhlabradors]

An "operational" search and rescue dog is one ready and able to work, rather than one in training (although like most working beings, training is ongoing for them) or one simply declared a "search and rescue dog" by his owner.

They work with organized, respected groups who have a history of successful finds and usually have to pass through a series of certification tests before they're ready to head to the field for real.

 

[Tom H.]

Here is a link to one of the smartest coondogs in the world --- at least to his owner --- It's time for everyone to meet --- UKC GRCH GRNITECH -- Brussel Sprouts Roast --- aka Bad Boy Brussel -----
http://www.wildwilly.fanspace.com/Brusselvideo.wmv
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Maryjane

 

[Gina]

There is a weird quirk in AKC rules about Bluetick Coonhounds; they cannot be shown in conformation (only Black and tan Coonhounds are allowed in conformation) but can be shown in AKC performance events.

Paula and Jeb are a great team. I've seen them at local obedience trials several times.

I think this has to do with the AKC $etting up their own coonhound events registry similar to the UKCs. They can do all companion events and their Coonhound events.

 

[mattoleriver]

Several Foundation Stock Service breeds are elegible to participate in AKC performance and companion events. Blue Tick Hounds are one of those breeds. Sporting dogs that would also be included in this group are the Boykin Spaniel and the Irish Red and White Setter.
http://www.akc.org/reg/fss_companion_events.cfm
http://www.akc.org/reg/fss_performance_events.cfm
George

 

[LH]

Is the bluetick better at what it does (when hunting) than other similar breeds? Which is the most successful boar hunting breed in the US? (Not asking about breeds that attack or hold the boar since this is a forbidden form of hunting here.)

 

[Tom H.]

From my expierince with hounds most big game hunters tend to lean to the Plott hounds due to the grit , but hey just like in retrievers , everyone has a favorite wether it be a Plott , Redbone , B&T , Walker , English, or Bluetick
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Cheap Glass Pipes

 

[LH]

Thanks! What does "due to the grit" mean?

 

[Duck Gumbo]

Here is a link to one of the smartest coondogs in the world --- at least to his owner --- It's time for everyone to meet --- UKC GRCH GRNITECH -- Brussel Sprouts Roast --- aka Bad Boy Brussel -----
http://www.wildwilly.fanspace.com/Brusselvideo.wmv

Not too overly impressed with a ******* that knows a few parlor tricks.

And to be 110% honest, his "mouth" would not make him a very good candidate as a high-dollar-dog... this coming from what I've seen each year at the Grand American. He doesn't have the voice that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.

 

[Vickie Lamb]

Is the bluetick better at what it does (when hunting) than other similar breeds? Which is the most successful boar hunting breed in the US? (Not asking about breeds that attack or hold the boar since this is a forbidden form of hunting here.)

There are six generally recognized coonhound breeds--black and tan, bluetick, english, plott, redbone and treeing walker. In all of these breeds are exceptional dogs. The best dogs I've had have been blueticks and walkers, but again, there are very good ones in every breed.

 

[Vickie Lamb]

Thanks! What does "due to the grit" mean?

Grit meaning won't back down, won't be as apt to turn and run during a confrontation. This trait can be found in certain lines of all breeds, but is a known characteristic of Plotts.

 

[LH]

Thanks! What does "due to the grit" mean?

Grit meaning won't back down, won't be as apt to turn and run during a confrontation. This trait can be found in certain lines of all breeds, but is a known characteristic of Plotts.

Thanks!