Black and Tan Coonhound

With his powerful nose, fierce desire to hunt and great endurance, the Black and Tan Coonhound is used to track raccoons, deer and bear. This breed originated in the late 1700s when hunters in the Southeast crossed Bloodhounds and Foxhounds to create a new hound capable of independently tracking prey and following cold trails for long distances. Outgoing and playful, the breed requires moderate or fenced exercise daily.

DID YOU KNOW? The Black and Tan Coonhound does equally well hunting alone or with a pack and can handle even the most rugged terrain. Like many coonhounds, the Black and Tan is named for his coat colour, which is black with rich tan markings above the eyes and on the chest and legs.

ALSO KNOWN AS: American Black and Tan Coonhound

 

The need-to-know

 

  • Dog suitable for non-experienced owners
  • Basic training required
  • Enjoys active walks
  • Enjoys walking an hour a day
  • Medium dog
  • Some drool
  • Requires grooming once a week
  • Non hypoallergenic breed
  • Quiet dog
  • Guard dog. Barks and alerts
  • May require training to live with other pets
  • Great family dog
Living Considerations
Good with older children, not hypoallergenic, not suitable for apartment living
Size
Medium
Height
Males – 63.5 to 69 centimetres at the shoulder, Females – 58.5 to 63.5 centimetres at the shoulder
Weight
Males – 36 to 41 kilograms, Females – 29.5 to 34 kilograms
Coat
Short
Energy
Medium
Colour
Black with rich tan markings
Activities
Hunting, Field Trials, Tracking, Agility, Herding, Obedience, Search and Rescue, Conformation
Indoor/Outdoor
Both