| The Black and Tan Coonhound is a friendly dog | | | | to help keep her from catching ear canker, an |
| that was bred in the United States to tree | | | | infection caused by damp, dirty ears that do |
| raccoons and scent hunt other animals. They | | | | not get enough air, a problem with breeds |
| prefer to stay outdoors and can tolerate heat | | | | with pendulous ears. Her teeth should be |
| and cold. They need lots of exercise and it | | | | brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste |
| is best to have them on a farm or to have | | | | and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing |
| plenty of properly fenced in area for them to | | | | removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar |
| run in. They are good watch dogs and | | | | which can cause cavities (rarely) and |
| generally work well with other dogs. They | | | | periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease |
| need to be brushed occasionally but do need | | | | can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath |
| regular ear maintenance. They have low | | | | and other serious disease. Her toenails |
| trainability so they are generally not | | | | may need to be examined for growth and |
| trained for other tasks besides the hunt. | | | | clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear |
| They are good with older children but may not | | | | feet grow slower than the toenails of the |
| tolerate younger ones. Just a reminder, never | | | | front feet. Generally a guillotine type |
| leave children of any age unsupervised with a | | | | trimmer is the best for this chore and |
| puppy or dog for any length of time. | | | | competent instructions to accomplish this can |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate | | | | be found on the net. *Life Span. The |
| adult size (two years old or older) of the | | | | Black And Tan Coonhound can live between 10 |
| male Black And Tan Coonhound is 25 to 27 | | | | and 12 years with proper nutrition, medical |
| inches to the withers (highest point of the | | | | care and excellent living conditions. |
| shoulder) and the females range from 23 to 25 | | | | *History. Hails all the way back to extinct |
| inches to the withers. They weigh from 50 to | | | | hounds in the eleventh century plus |
| 75 pounds with the males being heavier. | | | | Bloodhound, the American Foxhound and the |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog | | | | English Foxhound. Mountain people of the |
| breeds have certain inherited health problems | | | | United States from Virginia, The Great Smoky |
| associated with that specific breed and the | | | | Mountains and the Ozarks developed the breed |
| Black And Tan Coonhound is no exception. The | | | | to tree raccoons and hunt game in general. |
| following can be a problem. Canine hip | | | | The American Kennel Club first registered |
| dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip | | | | them in 1945. *Some Registries: American |
| joint that can lead to arthritis pain and | | | | Black and Tan Coonhound Club UKC United |
| lameness), Ear Canker (lack of air | | | | Kennel Club NKC National Kennel Club CKC |
| circulation, wax, dirt and moisture can lead | | | | Continental Kennel Club APRI Americas Pet |
| to an ear infection characterized by dark | | | | Registry Inc. AKC American Kennel Club FCI |
| discharge and foul odor), Progressive Retinal | | | | Federation Cynologique Internationale ACR = |
| Atrophy (inherited disease of the retina that | | | | American Canine Registry |
| can cause vision loss and blindness) and a | | | | |
| blood disorder Hemophilia B. This disease | | | | Litter Size: 7 to 8 Black And Tan Coonhound |
| list is an informative guideline only. Other | | | | puppies |
| diseases may also be significant threats, | | | | |
| please contact your veterinarian if you think | | | | Category: Hound |
| that your puppy or dog has a problem and for | | | | |
| a complete list of breed specific diseases. | | | | Terms To Describe. Hunter, lively, loyal, |
| She should visit the veterinarian several | | | | intelligent, courage, outgoing, friendly, |
| times in the first year for shots, boosters | | | | even tempered, very active *SPECIAL GOOD |
| and check up. Then, as an adult, she should | | | | POINTS Loves to hunt. Good watch dog. Can |
| visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and | | | | handle cold and heat. *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | Low obedience. Mediocre guard dog. May wander |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a | | | | off after a scent. Low trainability. |
| year for check ups and shots. Also, avoid | | | | |
| feeding your puppy or dog sweets. | | | | *Other Names Known By: American Black and Tan |
| *Grooming. The Black And Tan Coonhound has a | | | | Coonhound, Treeing Hound |
| short, glossy coat that needs occasional | | | | |
| brushing. Brushing will help her maintain a | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything |
| clean and healthy coat and also help you keep | | | | in this information may be correct for your |
| a closer eye on her health and strengthen | | | | dog. This information is meant as a good |
| your emotional bond with your pet. | | | | faith guideline only. |
| Additionally her ears need regular attention | | | | |