The Black and Tan Coonhound

The Black and Tan Coonhound, also known as the American Black and Tan Coonhound, has its origins back in the 1700's in the USA where it was developed to hunt raccoons at night. Its ancestry goes back to the Bloodhound and likely the foxhound as well. In 1900, it was the first of the coonhounds to be recognized as a distinctive breed, and remains the only coonhound to be recognized by both the AKC and CKC.

Height: 23 - 27" (58.4 - 68.6cm)

Weight: 55 - 57 lbs (24.6 - 25.4 kg)

Coat Type: The coat is smooth, glossy and mainly black, with tan markings. It requires very little grooming.

Temperament: The Black and Tan Coonhound is good-natured but very determined tracker once it has the scent. This dog needs to run and so is a great country dog.

Health Problems: Because of its long pendulous ears and its loose-lidded eyes, it may have a tendency to get infections; however regular cleaning will keep these areas healthy.

Special Interest: The Black and Tan Coonhound is often called a "treeing hound" since it forces the raccoon to take refuge in a tree.

Classifications:
AKC: Group 2 - Hounds
CKC: Group 2 - Hounds
KC: Not recognized
FCI: Group 6
ANKC: Not recognized