| Do you want an all-American dog with remarkable | | | | can track scent from long distances. |
| working attributes but with a pleasant demeanor to | | | | Temperament and Tendencies: |
| match? | | | | The Black and Tan Coon hound is quick-witted, |
| The Black and Tan Coon hound is the perfect dog for | | | | good-natured, and loyal dog. It is a fierce dependable |
| you. | | | | hunter and a loving refined household companion. It is |
| Origin: | | | | naturally friendly and never aggressive to humans. It |
| The Black and Tan Coon hound is developed in the | | | | may bark at strangers but only to warn its masters. It |
| United States by crossing the Bloodhound and | | | | is rarely hostile except when duty calls to protect its |
| Foxhound breeds. However, it is also believed to have | | | | owners. |
| descended from the Talbot Hound, an ancient dog | | | | It is very active in the field but fairly inactive inside the |
| breed in England. | | | | house. It can be independent and willful. They are |
| They are great trackers and hunters of raccoons and | | | | constantly alert and often distracted with scents it may |
| other small animals, and even some larger ones such | | | | catch. |
| as bears and mountain lions. They howl as they hunt | | | | The Black and Tan Coon hound drool and slobber a |
| game. | | | | lot. This is a trait that needs to be embraced because |
| They also excel in agility sports and they are very | | | | there is no way around it. |
| good watchdogs. | | | | Training and Care: |
| Appearance and Abilities: | | | | The Black and Tan Coon Hound should be socialized |
| The Black and Tan Coon hound is a large and | | | | well as early as possible. It also needs consistent and |
| powerful dog. They can be up to 28 inches tall and | | | | firm leadership from its masters. It can become |
| can weigh up to 130 lbs. Its legs are proportioned to its | | | | dominant if its owners are meek and inconsistent. The |
| large body. It is muscled and finely modeled. | | | | Black and Tan Coon hound can develop dominance |
| It has wide and long ears hanging well down its neck. It | | | | problems and become very difficult to manage, much |
| also has a long tail and carried at a right angle, when | | | | less train. |
| the dog is wary or excited. | | | | It can be rowdy when still immature. Train it with basic |
| The skin is loosely fitted and may droop just like typical | | | | obedience commands and immediately modify |
| hounds. And as its name clearly implies, its color is | | | | unwanted behavior so it will mature into a manageable |
| black with rich tan markings. | | | | dog. |
| It can run very fast. With its long and rhythmic strides, it | | | | Although fairly inactive indoors, he is still not suited for |
| can easily trail game animals since it covers a lot of | | | | apartment life because from time to time he will need |
| ground. It has a distinct bark and howl which is both | | | | to exert his physicality and instincts to hunt. A house |
| loud and strong. | | | | with a large yard is the optimal habitat for the Black |
| The Black and Tan Coon hound is a persistent, tireless | | | | and Tan Coon hound. |
| worker. It is courageous as well. No terrain or weather | | | | When walking the dog in public places, you should do it |
| condition is too tough for this breed. | | | | with a leash. It may wander away from you and follow |
| As hounds, they have amazing sense of smell. They | | | | any scent they will find interesting. |