In 2025, the Bluetick Coonhound crown went to 'Pr' Son Of The Dirty South at 27.59 mph, up from 26.58 mph the year before — the 2nd straight year planting a flag atop the Bluetick Coonhound rankings, clear of the field — the best of 5 ranked. Down from 9 ranked Bluetick Coonhounds in 2024. Behind the leader, the top 5 averaged 23.9 mph.
See full AKC Fast CAT speed rankings — by breed, by year, and all-time — on Dash-Hound.