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The Black and Tan Coonhound
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a large hound that would be a great pet for you and your family. This dog is dedicated, intelligent and very obedient. It is also a very good-natured breed and the children may find it a lovable and dependable pet.
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Fascinating Facts
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a mixture of Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound and Bloodhound. It is primarily used for trailing and tracking. This large scent hound is well noted for its courage and proficiency for hunting deer, cougar, bear and other relatively big game.
Physical Appearance
Generally, the Black and Tan Coonhound measures 23 -27 inches in height and 65 -130 lbs in weight. Unlike other hounds, the Black and Tan Coonhound is quite larger, heavier and faster. The standard characteristic of the Black and Tan Coonhound has hazel brown eyes and wide, long and extremely thin ears that is hanging down on the neck. They also have a wide, black nose and a long, straight tail.
The black and tan color of the fur is somewhat similar to the Doberman and the Rottweiler but you can easily distinguish them among breeds because of their hanging ears, loud bark and their long tail.
Grooming
Like most of the scent hounds, the Black and Tan Coonhound does not have a flamboyant fur that is suitable for fashion shows. Its hide can become silky and shiny with occasional brushing. Because this breed has a tendency to develop ear infections, frequent cleaning is necessary.
Mood
The Black and Tan Coonhound are people-friendly pets. They greatly enjoy the company of their masters and other dogs. They bark so loud that most of the strangers feel startled and scared when they hear it. They do not usually bite strangers unless they feel that they or their pack are being threatened. Whenever they are feeling happy, they usually bark or howl and this kind of mood is not suitable for those who are looking for more quiet dogs.
With Children
This breed is suitable for children because of its happy mood. Whenever the Black and Tan Coonhound is allowed for a walk, make sure that the children is accompanied by an adult because it has a great tendency to get distracted by a strong smell. They are strong and may drag their masters along, especially since they are determined to find the source of smell.
Training & Exercise
The Black and Tan Coonhound should be given at least 2 hours of outdoor exercise. You should take it out for a walk otherwise it will become anxious. When you notice that it is drooling – it means that it is feeling bored, hence you should spend more time playing with it.
The Black and Tan Coonhound has a very acute sense of smell. This is why they are easily distracted even while training. A food-reward training menu is suggested to make it focus on the training.
Health & Life Expectancy
The Black and Tan Coonhound usually live for about 10 -12 years. Some health related issues concerning this breed are hip dysplasia, ear cancer and some ear related problems. Other breeders warn not to over feed the Black and Tan Coonhound because of hip dysplasia.
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a very interesting pet that would surely become one of the attractions in your family. Make sure that it gets enough exercise and company so that it would not develop negative traits when socializing with others.
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