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BLACK AND TAN COONHOUND — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
1 — The Black and Tan Coonhound was accepted for American Kennel Club registration in 1945 and assigned the Hound Group designation. However, since 1995, the breed has also been accepted for recording under the AKC Foundation Stock Service Program and known as the FSS Black and Tan Coonhound. The Black and Tan Coonhound's National Club is the American Black & Tan Coonhound Club, Inc. - www.atcc.com
Update — Effective 1 January, 2008, the FSS Black and Tan Coonhound will be transferred to the AKC Registry with a one-time conversion of all FSS Black and Tan Coonhounds from their current number to HX ####. This will allow breeders and owners to see that a particular dog was from FSS or has FSS in its pedigree. Dogs with the HX prefix will have full registration and competition privileges. For full details see www.akc.org/reg/fss_news.cfm.
2 — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
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U.S.A. |
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Males — From 25 to 27 inches (64 to 69 cm)
Females — From 23 to 25 inches (58 to 64 cm) |
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65 to 100 lbs.
Should be in proportion to a dog with moderate bone and good muscle tone. |
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The Black and Tan Coonhound is a descendant of the Bloodhound and American Foxhound. His original job was to trail raccoons and help to rid farmers of them. The breed is one of the many tracking breeds developed in the southern United States. Known as the American Black & Tan Coonhound by the United Kennel Club, this was the first coonhound breed to be admitted ino the registry in 1900 and was originally registered as the American Black & Tan Fox & Coonhound. Although, six distinct breeds of Coonhounds were developed in the U.S.: the Plott, English Coonhound, Redbone, Treeing Walker, Bluetick, and the Black and Tan; only the Black and Tan has been officially recognized by the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs. The United Kennel Club registers all six.
The Coonhound is even-tempered, outgoing, and friendly. He is a powerful, agile and alert dog who is not aggressive toward other dogs or people. He has the courage and stamina to hunt deer, bear and mountain lion. Being an active working dog who hunts by scent and works the trail with determination, he needs lots of outdoor activity.
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Health Issues:
The average lifespan of a Black and Tan Coonhound is about ten years. If you are considering the adoption of a Black and Tan Coonhound puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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AKC BLACK & TAN COONHOUND VIDEO
17 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC
Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges.
Available from Dogwise.com
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Grooming:
The Coonhound's coat tends to shed throughout the year and requires regular brushing.
- Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes grooming information, tips and techniques along with listings of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your Coonhound, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Living with a Coonhound by Susan Pedley
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on various sports and activities, including agility, flyball, conformation, and much more, along with listings of non-breed specific Clubs from across Canada. (Note: For breed specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
- Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section includes information and listings of organizations who are involved with various working dogs, such as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police K9s, and Search and Rescue Dogs.
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Last Updated: 1 December 2008
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