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Black and Tan Coonhound

Black and Tan Coonhound
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Other names American Black and Tan Coonhound
Origin United States
Traits
Weight 40-75 lbs
Male 50–75 lb (23–34 kg)
Female 40–65 lb (18–29 kg)
Height 21-27 in
Male 21–27 in (53–69 cm)
Female 21–24 in (53–61 cm)
Coat Short and dense.
Colour Coal black with rich tan markings
Life span 10-12 years
Classification / standards
FCI Group 6, Section 1.1 Scenthounds: Large #300 standard
AKC Hound standard
CKC Group 2-(Hounds) standard
NZKC Hound standard
UKC Scenthound standard
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
Traits
Weight 40-75 lbs
Male 50–75 lb (23–34 kg)
Female 40–65 lb (18–29 kg)
Height 21-27 in
Male 21–27 in (53–69 cm)
Female 21–24 in (53–61 cm)
Coat Short and dense.
Colour Coal black with rich tan markings
Life span 10-12 years
Classification / standards
FCI Group 6, Section 1.1 Scenthounds: Large #300 standard
AKC Hound standard
CKC Group 2-(Hounds) standard
NZKC Hound standard
UKC Scenthound standard

The Black and Tan Coonhound is a breed of dog. Developed in the United States from crosses between the Bloodhound and the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound, this coonhound runs its game entirely by scent and is used primarily for trailing and treeing raccoons.

According to the FCI breed standard Black and Tan Coonhound males should be 25–27 inches (64–69 cm) in height with females slightly smaller at 23–25 inches (58–64 cm) although it does not specify a weight range. The United Kennel Club does however include guideline weights of males 50–75 pounds (23–34 kg) with females ranging from 40–65 pounds (18–29 kg). The height proportions quoted by the UKC differ from the FCI and allow males to be 23–27 inches (58–69 cm) and females 21–26 inches (53–66 cm). The coat is short, dense and glossy.

The eyes are hazel to brown, the ears are extremely long, wide, and thin, are set low and far back on the dog's head, and hang well down the neck. The black and tan markings are similar to the Doberman's and the Rottweiler's. The Black and Tan Coonhound's bark is loud and baying; it has been described as a deep howl. The breed standard includes muscular legs that are long in proportion to body length. The tail is set slightly below the natural line of the back. If the dog is alert or excited it carries its tail at a right angle. Males are usually larger and heavier than females.

The Black and Tan Coonhound makes a suitable pet: it is mellow, amiable, calm, and unobtrusive indoors; outdoors, its strong hunting instinct takes over and it can be difficult to turn it from tracking after it starts trailing. As befitting a dog with its heritage, it is strong, independent, and stubborn. The Black and Tan Coonhound is gentle and tolerant with children, but it may be too independent to satisfy a playful child. It is reserved with strangers and in their presence may bay and howl. The Black and Tan Coonhound can run for miles although it is usually content with a moderate jog or long walk, with an occasional excursion into the field. It can wander if it catches a scent, so a safe area is mandatory.

The courage of the Coonhound also makes it proficient on the hunt for deer, bear, wolf, cougar and other big game although many US states have restricted the hunting of antlered animals with dogs. However, the primary purpose of the Black and Tan Coonhound is as a raccoon-hunting dog. The general impression is that of power, agility and alertness, as well as the ability to cover ground swiftly with powerful rhythmic strides. Each hound has its own distinctive voice which is often recognizable to its owners from a great distance.


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