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

Description

thumb|Black and Tan Coonhound

thumb|Black and Tan Coonhound

According to the FCI breed standard Black and Tan Coonhound males should be in height with females slightly smaller at although it does not specify a weight range. The United Kennel Club does however include guideline weights of males with females ranging from . The height proportions quoted by the UKC differ from the FCI and allow males to be and females .

Use

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.

General care

Its coat needs only occasional brushing. Most Coonhounds drool to some extent, and the face may need regular wiping. The ears should also be checked regularly to ensure against ear infections.

In 1945, the Black and Tan Coonhound became the first of the six breeds of coonhounds to be recognized by the American Kennel Club, in the Hound Group. The other breeds, which were not recognized until the 2010s, are the Redbone Coonhound, Plott Hound, Bluetick Coonhound, the American English Coonhound, and the Treeing Walker Coonhound.

See also

  • Dogs portal
  • List of dog breeds

References

www.abtcc.com/ American Black and Tan Coonhound Club (AKC Parent club)

  • American Black And Tan Coonhound Association
  • American Black And Tan Coonhound Rescue