| The Black and Tan Coonhound gives the appearance of power, agility, and alertness. He can cover ground swiftly with powerful, rhythmic strides. His black and tan markings are similar to the Doberman Pinscher and the Rottweiler, his eyes are hazel to brown, and his ears extend past the tip of his nose. His distinguishing characteristics are his long tail and ears, and his loud, baying bark. |
| Height: |
23-27 inches |
| Weight: |
65-130 pounds |
| Color(s): |
Black and tan |
| Coat: |
Short, sleek |
| Description: |
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a breed of dog used principally for trailing and treeing raccoon. The breed is a cross between the Bloodhound, and the Black And Tan Virginia Foxhound. The Black and Tan Coonhound runs his game entirely by scent. Each hound has his own distinctive voice, which is often recognizable to his owners from great distance. Although the breed is best known as a raccoon hunter, it has also been used very successfully to hunt other types of game such as bear, stag, opossum, and mountain lion, even on difficult terrain. |
| Temperament: |
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a gentle, adaptable, easy-going, and people-friendly dog. They enjoy the company of their human family (pack). They may appear cautious or nervous around strangers or unfamiliar dogs, but will socialize well with time, as they are bred to hunt and work in packs. He will drool and slobber, which can be troublesome to some owners. He is not a quiet dog. Like all coonhounds, the Black and Tan Coonhound is quite vocal, and will bark and howl often, making him an effective watch dog. His bark sounds threatening to strangers, but he is unlikely to actually bite, unless he senses danger or threat to his pack. The Black and Tan Coonhound does well in both cold and hot climates. |
| Training: |
As with hounds in general, the Black and Tan Coonhound is easily distracted by his incredible sense of smell, so he needs patient handling and encouragement. |
| Care & Grooming: |
Adequate exercise is required to keep the Black and Tan Coonhound happy and healthy. The Black and Tan Coonhound is happiest when performing the tracking work for which it has been bred. It is best to keep the dog on a leash when outdoors, as his nose will often lead him to trouble, as the untrained hound will often race off after a scent. |
| Shedding: |
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| Health: |
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| Lifespan: |
10-12 years |
| Litter Size: |
About 8 puppies |
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