How Do You Identify A Black And Tan Coonhound?
The easy and graceful stride of the black and tan coonhound gives this hound a long reach in the front, coupled with plenty of drive from behind. When the coonhound is in action, it carries both it’s head and tail proudly. This breed’s temperament is outgoing and friendly. It must be able to work with other hounds in close proximity, so it cannot be shy, nor can it be dog- or people-aggressive. Look at the general appearance of the black and tan coonhound. This is a working breed and it can withstand cold winters and hot summers. The breed characteristics give this dog the ability to hunt for deer, mountain lion, bear and other game. The male dog should measure 25 to 27 inches at the shoulder, and females measure 23 to 25 inches. It should have moderate bone structure and good muscle tone. The length of the body is equal to, or may be slightly longer than the dog is high (at the shoulders). Make sure the head is cleanly modeled. The measurement from the back of the skull to the nose sh
