The AKC calls the Bluetick sleekly beautiful and says he may snooze in the shade, then becomes relentless, bold and single-minded on a scent. Those two modes explain a boarding stay.
A bigger frame than a Treeing Walker
Males stand 22 to 27 inches and females 21 to 25, and the heaviest males reach 80 pounds, which puts them in the 76 to 100 row of the bath chart. Business Class gives about 30 square feet inside plus 60 outside. A very large male can pick First Class (6x8 ft) at $72.
Short coat
The AKC lists a short, smooth coat with seasonal shedding. A female of 45 to 50 pounds sits in the 26 to 50 row ($40 Short), a typical Bluetick of 51 to 75 pounds is $45, and a male of 76 to 80 is $50. Hounds with drooping ears can pick up mud on a walk, and a bath before pick-up is an option. Please ask to confirm.
Prey drive and a loud voice
The AKC calls the prey drive off the charts, and it says the barking level is one of a dog that likes to be vocal. Expect a hound to announce things. The play areas are fully fenced, and walks are included in every stay.
Rest and run
A Bluetick that alternates work with long naps does well here. Between walks, he can choose the inside half of his run or the outside half through the doggie door. NOAA's Vacaville station records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more; the runs are air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter.
Cost and records
Seven nights in Business Class is 7 x $59 on the 2026 rates, and at 14 nights or more the rate is $53. Rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella must be current. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Medications are given at no extra charge.