The Black and Tan Coonhound Dog

The Black and Tan Coonhound Dog

The Black and Tan Coonhound dog originates from the United States dating back to the 1700's. Its ancestry is assumed to includes crosses between the Bloodhound and the Foxhound, especially the black and tan Virginia Foxhound. The Black and Tan Coonhound's specialty is tracking raccoons and opossums. It is equally at adept tracking during the day or at night. It can trail over rough terrain and go at a good pace. Once its prey is treed, it will bay until the hunter arrives. Today it continues to be more popular as a hunting dog than as a show or companion dog.

Origin	United States - 1700's
Original Use	Racoon and opossum hunting
Use Today	Racoon and opossum hunting
Temperament	It is not usually kept as a house pet, although when not hunting it is obedient, calm, even tempered, and amiable. When on the trail, it is a true hound dog displaying independence and a stubborn side. It may be difficult to call back until its prey is treed.
Acceptance of:	Other Dogs - Average
	Other Pets - Average
	Strangers - Not very accepting
	Children - Good
Watchdog Ability	Good
Guard dog Ability	Average
Ease of Training	Below Average
Living Conditions	Content to live outdoors in most climates. Not suitable for apartment living; it needs the outdoors for daily exercise.
Exercise	Requires daily exercise such as a long walk or jog or perhaps a hunt.
Coat	It has a short dense weatherproof coat.
Grooming	Requires minimal grooming. Since most drool, its face may need regular cleaning. Its ears should be inspected often for buildup or irritation.
Colors	Black and tan.
Height and Weight	Weight range is 50 to 75 pounds (22.7 to 34 kg) while the height range is 23 to 27 inches (58.4 to 68.6 cm). Variations may occur in individual animals.
Life Expectancy	11 to 13 years.
Group	The AKC places the Black and Tan Coonhound dog in the Hound group.

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