what kind of dog is smokey

Smokey, the official mascot of the University of Tennessee, is a Bluetick Coonhound. This breed became the official state dog of Tennessee in 2019, largely due to Smokey's popularity. Smokey has been the mascot since 1953, with multiple generations of Bluetick Coonhounds serving as the live mascot over the years. The current Smokey, known as Smokey X, debuted in 2013.