Which is Better Between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier?

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Bluetick Coonhound Versus Skye Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Bluetick Coonhound and for the Skye Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bluetick Coonhound or the Skye Terrier.

Bluetick Coonhound versus Skye Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Bluetick Coonhound is a medium-sized dog while the Skye Terrier is a small-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Bluetick Coonhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

On the other hand, the Skye Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Bluetick Coonhound versus Skye Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bluetick Coonhound to the Skye Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier

Factor Bluetick Coonhound Skye Terrier
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 14 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 2/5 2/5
Height 23 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Weight 45 to 100 pounds 25 to 40 pounds
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.0 years
Average Price $830 No Data
Price Range $465 – $1200 No Data
Temperament Score 100.0 percent 37.5 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bluetick Coonhound in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Skye Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Bluetick Coonhound is 72 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Skye Terrier is 82 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Skye Terrier is a better pet than the Bluetick Coonhound. So, you should get the Skye Terrier!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier

    The Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier are most similar:

    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier are not easy to train.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Both the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier are very playful.

    Size Comparison of Bluetick Coonhound versus Skye Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier.

    Bluetick Coonhounds weigh 45 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Bluetick Coonhounds are 23 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Skye Terriers weigh 25 to 40 pounds when fully grown. Skye Terriers are 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Bluetick Coonhound versus Skye Terrier

    The lifespan of Bluetick Coonhounds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Bluetick Coonhounds is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Skye Terriers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Skye Terriers is 13.0 years.

    Skye Terriers live longer than Bluetick Coonhounds.

    Temperament of the Bluetick Coonhound Versus the Skye Terrier

    The Bluetick Coonhound has a better temperament than the Skye Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Bluetick Coonhound is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Skye Terrier is 37.5 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Bluetick Coonhound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 37.5 percent, the Skye Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 2 Bluetick Coonhounds and 8 Skye Terriers.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bluetick Coonhound versus Skye Terrier

    Bluetick Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Skye Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Bluetick Coonhounds shed more than Skye Terriers?

    Bluetick Coonhounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Skye Terriers shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Skye Terrier

    Bluetick Coonhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Skye Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Skye Terrier?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are very easy to groom.

    Skye Terriers are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Bluetick Coonhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Skye Terrier?

    Bluetick Coonhounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Skye Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Bluetick Coonhounds Bark and Howl? What about Skye Terriers?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Skye Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Bluetick Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Skye Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bluetick Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Skye Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bluetick Coonhound vs. Skye Terrier

    Bluetick Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Skye Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Bluetick Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Skye Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bluetick Coonhounds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Skye Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Skye Terrier?

    Bluetick Coonhounds get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Skye Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Bluetick Coonhounds good family dogs? What about Skye Terriers?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Skye Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Bluetick Coonhounds and Skye Terriers?

    Bluetick Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Skye Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Bluetick Coonhound Easier to Train than the Skye Terrier?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are not easy to train.

    Skye Terriers are not easy to train.

    Is the Bluetick Coonhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Skye Terrier?

    Bluetick Coonhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Skye Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bluetick Coonhound or the Skye Terrier?

    Bluetick Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Skye Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Bluetick Coonhound versus Skye Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Bluetick Coonhound and the Skye Terrier better suits you and your family.