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Black and Tan Coonhound
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| group: hound /
scenthound |
height: m
25-27", 63.5-68.6 cm
f 23-25" / 58.4-63.5 cm
weight: 65-100 lbs/
29.5-45.35 kg |
| types: |
black and tan |
| colors: |
jet
black with tan markings above eyes, on side of muzzle,
chest and legs |
| physical traits: |
powerful, agile, alert,
strong, hardy, tough-skinned, tough-hearted, bays |
| hair type: |
short and dense |
personality/
temperament: |
calm, stable, outgoing,
affectionate, friendly, assertive, watchful, obedient. some
can be shy, aggressive, vicious |
maintenance/
special needs:
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low, regular brushing,
lots of exercise, keep ears clean, drools |
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| origination: |
England cross between
Bloodhound and Talbot hound, then in USA crossed with Virginia
Foxhound |
| bred for: |
tracking, treeing and
hunting opossums and raccoons, bears, deer, bobcats and mountain
lions, hunts but does not kill |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
any climate, other dogs,
country but can adapt to city life, raccoon hunting |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
11-12 yrs |
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| kennel
clubs: |
akc-(hound
dog group), fci-(large size scenthound dog group), ukc-(scenthound
dog group), ckc |
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