AKC Height: Males are ideally 25 to 27 inches; females 23 to 25 inches.  Color:  Coal black with rich tan markings above eyes, on sides of muzzle, chest, legs and breeching, with black pencil markings on toes.

 

Basic Requirements: Black and Tan Coonhounds need an average-sized, securely fenced yard to keep them from following their nose and roaming. Daily exercise is necessary. They are good diggers, so watch for low spots under the fence. Weekly brushing will keep moderate shedding under control.

 

Temperament: Show-bred hounds are typically friendly and outgoing. Hounds bred to work in the field have more of an instinctive hunting nature.

 

Health: (Health Dictionary click here) Watch for Hip Dysplasia and PRA. The average lifespan is twelve years.

 

Black and Tan Coonhound breeders/rescue links

American Black & Tan Coonhound Club, Inc., www.abtcc.com

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