Black and Tan Coonhound

Dog Breed Profile

Black and Tan Coonhound History

The Black and Tan Coonhound is a type of hound that is developed through selective breeding. The origins of the Black and Tan Coonhound date back many centuries to the development of its ancestors in Europe. Some historians believe that the Black and Tan can be traced back to the ancient black and tan coonhounds of Europe. These early hounds may have existed as far back as the Roman Empire, and were used by the Roman Army to track down and kill escaped prisoners. By the 1600s, the coonhounds had become an established and common breed of dog in Europe. These hounds became the foundation stock for the modern Black and Tan.

Time of Origin

1700s

Country of Origin

United States Of America

Ancestry

Talbot, Bloodhound, English Foxhound

Black and Tan Coonhound Physical Characteristics

The Black and Tan Coonhound is a medium-sized, athletic, muscular hound that is typically between 23 and 27 inches in height and between 60 and 70 pounds in weight. They have a long and lithe body and a narrow, flat head. They have wide, large, round eyes and a long tail with a plume of long hair on the end. They have a flat, low-set nose and a square, broad, and heavily boned muzzle. They have a tight-fitting, short, coarse, and glossy double coat. The hair is short and smooth on the skull and cheeks. The legs are straight and sinewy, and the feet are medium in size. They have long, thin, tapering tails that hang down close to the ground. They have webbed toes and hare feet.

Eye Colors

Hazel, Brown, Amber

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Black, Brown, Fawn, Brindle

Height Range

Male Height Range: 25 – 27 inches

Female Height Range: 23 – 25 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 55 – 75 lbs

Female Weight Range: 55 – 75 lbs

Black and Tan Coonhound Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

10-12 yrs

Black and Tan Coonhound Health Concerns

Hip Dysplasia, Bloat, Congenital Heart Defect, Ectropion, Hemophilia, Obesity

Black and Tan Coonhound Temperament and Behaviour

The Black and Tan Coonhound is good-natured, easygoing and adaptable. They are friendly and get along well with children, though they can be aggressive with strange dogs. They are gentle with cats and other small household animals and are well-behaved around livestock. They are generally reserved with strangers, but should not be shy or aggressive.

Black and Tan Coonhound Activity Requirements

The Black and Tan Coonhound is a friendly and energetic hound. They are intelligent and versatile, making them a wonderful companion. The Coonhound is happiest when they have a job to do. They thrive when they have a task to complete. While they need regular exercise, they are small enough that they can be exercised indoors. A daily walk or indoor game is the best way to meet this dog’s exercise needs.