The Black and Tan Coonhound is a cross between a Bloodhound and a Foxhound for the hunting of bears, deer, possums and mountain lions in difficult terrain. It can endure the cold of harsh winters and the scorching heat of summer. Although usually mild-mannered, it becomes a tenacious stalker when it smells its prey. The Black and Tan Coonhound's pace is not particularly fast, but it can track with great skill and determination. In fact, it hunts entirely by smell, following the bloodhound fashion, stalking its prey with its nose against the ground, barking upwards or making noises when its prey is driven up a tree. Although this hound was bred to hunt raccoons exclusively, it also does an excellent job of hunting deer, cougars, bears, and possibly other large beasts.

1. Introduction to the Black and Tan Coonhound

Because they often chase raccoons up trees, so Also known as the catch the tree hound. Hunters identify and identify them by their distinct barks. Relying entirely on smell to perform tasks, the very powerful, rhythmic stride gives it a great speed. It appeared in the 18th century and was recognized in 1900 as the first recognized dog breed among the coonhounds. The Black and Tan Coonhound is actually an old breed. It is likely to have originated from the Talbotti Spaniel, a famous English dog during the reign of William I, monarch of Normandy in the 11th century; later, inherited the Bloodhound and the Foxhound via Britain's own Virginia Foxhound. The pedigree of the canine is often referred to as the dark and tan coonhound.

Second, the characteristics of the black and brown Coonhound

Body size: the height of the male dog is 63.5-68.6 cm; the female dog is 58.4-63.5 cm. When overall integrity and proportions are good, an oversized dog should not be considered a defect. Height is proportional to the overall structure so that the dog appears neither too long nor too close to the ground.

Head: The expression is alert, friendly and eager. The skin is not wrinkled. The nostrils are open and usually black. The upper lip is drooping and has a typical hunting dog appearance. Eyes range in color from hazel to tawny, almost round and not sunken. The ears are set low and set back, and they hang gracefully, giving the dog a commanding appearance. The teeth are in a perfect scissors bite.

BODY: Neck muscular, sloping, of moderate length. The skin avoids excess wattle. The back is flat, powerful and strong. This dog has plump, rounded and very elastic ribs that avoid lateral flattening. The chest reaches at least the elbows. The tail is strong, rooted slightly below the level of the topline, extending freely and at about a right angle to the back when in motion.

Coat: The black-and-tan Coonhound has a short, bushy coat of jet black with tan markings on the top of the eyes, on the sides of the muzzle, on the chest, legs, and buttocks, and on the toes. Black pencil markings.

Character: Peaceful, friendly and kind. As a hunting dog that works by smell, it is also able to cooperate closely with other hunting dogs. Some dogs may be reticent, but never flinch or be aggressive. Attacking people or other animals is the least desirable.

GAIT: The Black and Tan Coonhound's gait is light and graceful enough to reach the front and carry behind. Viewed from the front, the distance between the front legs is in line with the width of the body, moving forward in an effortless manner, never crossing. Viewed from behind, the hocks are in line with the front legs, the stride is neither broad nor too tight, and the feet converge toward the centerline for balance and persistence as the sprint increases.