Black And Tan Coonhound

Black and Tan Coonhound is breed which is generally good natured and easy going. It has a happy bearing and it can be very curious at most times. This breed doesn’t like to be closely supervised and tied up, as it loves to look around and loves nature. It can sometimes see itself meeting danger eye to eye, because of its adventurous spirit.

These breed is also intelligent and confident. It can be very shrewd, as it uses its intelligence for its own plans. This dog has a very strong scent hound instinct, especially when there are identified scents to be identified and flowed. This breed loves to play around, loaf, and relax most times, or it will just love to stay home.

These pets are advisable for children because this breed is friendly and helpful for growing kids. They can be very dominant at times, as they protect their owners. They can be very reserved with strangers and friendly, it really depends on how the stranger reacts. Black and Tan Coonhound has variation in his personality, but generally, it is lovable. It also needs lots of walk, jogging and strolling! Exercising is a must for these dogs; otherwise, it can get really restless. It has a stubborn streak but it is helpful for experienced dog owners. An assertive and optimistic dog owner is alright with Black and Tan Coonhound. This breed is not destructive or aggressive, but demanding and affectionate.

Black and Tan Coonhounds weighs 65 to 100 pounds, it can grew as much as 21 to 27 inches. It wears its coat short and dense. Its coat has two colors, either tan or black. It can be very affectionate with its drooping ears, and its framed face. It has the usually expression of hounds. It wears its coat smooth to the touch and maintenance is slight, as its furs are not as fluffy as the others.

Sprucing Up A Black And Tan Coonhounds

Black and Tan Coonhounds are considered as “medium shedder,” but it does not require lots of brushes, however it’s good to give it a super quick brushing, just to keep it really shiny and in good condition. Cleaning of the ears is very needed regularly to diminish the incidents of infectious bacteria, infesting it.

This type of breed wouldn’t require a daily brushing and combing, what is important is it has a regular schedule for its grooming needs to make it sure its coat is really glossy. It needs bathing whenever needed. This dog might not be so demanding in its coat maintenance but it’s good to have its eyes, ears cleaned too, to avoid infectious diseases. Most times, these dogs will require grooming when it is the season for shedding.

Health, Life And Lineage

At the average, Black and Tan Coon hound lives from 10 to 12 years. There are lots of issues in health, and is associated with this breed. It has entropion, cataracts, HD, PRA, and lots of bleeding disorders! The parents of a Black and Tan Coonhound puppy carry with it a CERF and OFA certificates.

History

Black and Tan Coonhounds ancestry dates back to the British scenthounds. They were breeded in the United States and these dogs are trained to tree and tail. This breed was finally registered in 1945 at AKC’s.

Quick Facts

Alias:	NA	Size:	Large
Training:	Low/Medium	Grooming:	Low
Shedding:	Medium	Exercise:	Daily walk and a few sprints
Energy:	Medium	Protection:	Medium, will bark