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Black-and-Tan Coonhound

Bred in the US to hunt raccoons, the Black-and-Tan Coonhound excels at hunting and pursuit.  The breed is probably descended from Talbot Hounds, English Foxhounds, and Irish Kerry Beagles.  Tenacious tracking dogs, Black-and-Tan Coonhounds will follow the scent trail of an animal, corner it, and then bay for the hunter.  They are large dogs and have plenty of stamina for the pursuit of larger game, including bear.

Breed Category

Hound

Temperament

As pets, Black-and-Tan Coonhounds are friendly and affectionate and they are particularly playful and reliable with children.  However, they require a great deal of exercise and have strong scent-tracking instincts--which makes them unsuitable as pets for most city dwellers--and they can be challenging to train.

Appearance

Coonhounds resemble Bloodhounds in size and share the pendulous ears.  They are deep-chested, muscular dogs, with strong limbs bred for endurance.  The coloring of the short, dense coat is, as their name implies, mainly deep black with tan markings on the legs, the chest, over the eyes, and around the muzzle.

Size:    Height at withers 23-27 in

Weight:    55-80 lbs  

Exercise Requirements:    Considerable

Grooming Requirements:    Minimal

Life Expectancy:    11-12 years

Things to Consider

1. The ears need special attention

2. Not well suited to a city environment

 

Source

Information taken from "DOGS: An Owner's Guide"

Writer and Editor: Helen Stillwell

Photo taken from www.akc.org