Black and Tan Coonhound

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Life expectancy

The Black and Tan Coonhound has a life expectancy of between 10 and 12 years

Temperament

Size

Large

Adult size

Female Between 23 and 25 in
Male Between 25 and 27 in

Adult weight

Female Between 64 and 77 lb
Male Between 64 and 77 lb
Coat colour
Black Red
Type of coat
Short
Eye colour
Brown
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More details about the Black and Tan Coonhound

Black and Tan Coonhound: Origins and history

The Coonhound is descended from English hunting hounds. Its ancestors came to North America in the 1600s with the early settlers. A century later these early Coonhounds were selectively bred for their appearance and ability to hunt. Despite its loving nature it is still rare to find a Coonhound that is kept as a household pet.

FCI classification of the Black and Tan Coonhound

  • Group 6 - Scent hounds and related breeds

  • Section 1 : Scent hounds

Training a Black and Tan Coonhound

To train the Coonhound requires the owner to deliver consistent and confident training. This is a dog that is easily distracted and quick to boredom. 

Black and Tan Coonhound: Purchase price

You would need to pay upwards of £600 for a purebred Black and Tan Coonhound puppy. It will cost £130 to £180 per month to care for this dog.

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