Black and Tan Coonhound
Also called American Black and Tan Coonhound
- Great with kids
- Loves other dogs
- Needs space
- Barks a lot
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a large and muscular breed of dog that was originally bred for hunting raccoons. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 40–75 lb (18–34 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 23–27 in (58–69 cm)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- Southern United States, United States (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Great with other dogs
- Strangers: Friendly with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a lot
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Very little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools a lot
Temperament
Affectionate
Determined
Friendly
Independent
Outgoing
Vocal
Coat colours
Black and tan
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 51–75 lb (23–34 kg) | 40–64 lb (18–29 kg) |
| Height | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Official Standard for the Black and Tan Coonhound - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- American Black & Tan Coonhound Official UKC Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Black and Tan Coonhound - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Black and Tan Coonhound Dog Breed - Facts and Traits | Hill's Pet UK (opens in a new tab)
- Black And Tan Coonhound Breed Information Guide (opens in a new tab)
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