BLACK AND TAN COONHOUND
Breed Group: Scent Hound
For full breed standards, visit UK Kennel Club or American Kennel Club
Average height: 58 - 68.58 cms (23 - 27 in)
Average Weight: 29 - 50 kgs (65 - 110 lbs)
Coat Length: Short
Life Span: 10 - 12 years
Colours: Black and tan
HISTORY
The Black and Tan Coonhound is an American breed with roots to English royalty via the extinct Talbot hound, a breed kept by royalty in 11th Century medieval England. The Talbot hound was bred with the Bloodhound. These dogs were brought to America and then bred with the Virginia Black and Tan Foxhound to produce the Black and Tan Coonhound. The Black and Tan Coonhound was the first of the varieties of coonhounds to be recognized by the AKC in 1945.
L.E.G.S.
Using the L.E.G.S.® model, our breed descriptions offer insights into typical behavior based on Genetics, Learning, Environment, and Self.
Knowing the sort of 'job' a breed was created for can offer valuable insights into the type of life dogs of that breed would most enjoy. But bear in mind, they are all individuals, treat the following as an indication of breed tendencies – not a prediction.
Shedding
minimal <> considerable
Grooming
minimal <> likely to need professional grooming
Barking
relatively quiet <> very vocal
Predatory behaviour around other pets/livestock
low<>high
Response to strangers
happy to greet everyone <> very wary
Affectionate with family
not at all<>very cuddly
Playful
serious<>very playful
Focus on handler (bond)
independent thinker<>very biddable
Excitable/Impulsive
very calm<>easily aroused
Motivated
laid back<>obsessive
Easy to care for
suitable for inexperienced<>challenging
Exercise needs
minimal<>hours daily
Off-lead exercise needs
happy on lead<>needs plenty of freedom
Enrichment needs
basic<>needs challenges
WHY YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR BLACK AND TAN COONHOUND
- They wear their heart on their sleeve – you will never have to guess how they feel about anything!
- Usually social with people and other animals, they are up for any adventure, from a hike in the woods to a backyard bbq
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WHY THEY MAY BE HARD TO LIVE WITH
- They are blind and deaf when they are following their nose!
- When they get the scent of a 'quarry', they are vocal and determined, lacking sense and self-preservation all in the pursuit of their game
YOUR BLACK AND TAN COONHOUND PUPPY HIGHLIGHTS
Be proactive in your puppy's life so their genetic impulses and emotional needs don't get the better of them. Be prepared to view self-control training as a lifelong endeavor for both of you and truly treasure their heart-on-their-sleeve approach to everything in life.
YOU MAY NEED PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH:
- Excessive barking
- Failure to respond to a recall cue
- Destructive behavior if not mentally challenged
YOUR RELATIONSHIP SURVIVAL KEY
Give your Black and Tan Coonhound appropriate outlets for their genetic need to track, hunt, and pursue a scent. Be ready to step in and mediate when their instincts get the better of them. Enjoy their love of life, but teach them self-control!
UPBRINGING
Start early to get control of their impulses and dramatic outbursts! Deliberately exposing your coonhound to exciting stimuli in a controlled manner and teaching them self-control and staying connected with you will pay off richly. Work at learning the signs that show they are headed "off the rails" so you can intervene before they are too far gone.
LIFESTYLE
The modern world can present many challenges for the hound dog. Give them the outlets they need and use management strategies prodigiously to keep them safe and you can enjoy your sensitive, fun-loving companion.
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
EDUCATION
Hounds have big feelings about everything and competing with those feelings will lead to frustration for both you and your dog. Hound dogs are not "obedience" dogs because they are genetically programmed to follow their nose. Show your coonhound that the best way to get what they want is to give you what you want. Don't ask too much of them and be prepared to always have to prove this point to them.
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