Coonhound (Black and Tan)
About the Coonhound (Black and Tan)
Temperament
Physical Characteristics
| Size Category | Large (50-100 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Height | 23-27" |
| Weight | 65-110 lbs |
| Coat Type | Smooth |
| Coat Length | Short |
| Colors | |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Care Requirements
Exercise Needs
High (60-90 min/day)
60 minutes per day recommended
Grooming
Moderate - Weekly
Mental Stimulation
★★★★★Needs plenty of mental challenges
Drooling
★★★★★Living Conditions
Cost of Ownership
| Purchase Price | $500-$1,200 |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1,200/year |
Costs vary based on location, breeder, and individual needs. Annual costs include food, veterinary care, grooming, and supplies.
Health Considerations
Like all breeds, Coonhound (Black and Tan)s may be prone to certain health conditions:
Regular veterinary check-ups and proper care can help prevent or manage many health issues.
Best For
- Families with Children
- Active Owners
May Not Be Ideal For
- Apartment Living
- Long Work Hours Away
- Sedentary Lifestyles
Guides for your Coonhound (Black and Tan)
The story behind the Coonhound (Black and Tan)
Coonhounds descend from English and French hounds brought to colonial America, and the Black and Tan draws particularly on the Talbot hound and the Bloodhound, whose scenting power and build show clearly in the modern dog. Southern and Appalachian hunters developed the type through the 1800s to trail and tree raccoon and opossum at night, and to work larger quarry including bear and deer across rough mountain ground, selecting for cold-nose ability, endurance and a carrying voice rather than speed. Working families maintained the type, American registries recorded it, and it became the first coonhound variety recognised by the AKC in the 1940s. It remains chiefly a hunting dog in the southern and midwestern United States, with a modest presence as a companion elsewhere.
Originally bred for: Hunting, Treeing, Trailing. You can trace how working roles shaped today’s breeds across our dog guides.
Feeding a Coonhound (Black and Tan)
A large scenthound with a hearty appetite and a talent for lying around needs measured portions of a quality adult food, since this breed gains weight easily outside hunting season. Working dogs need greater energy density, and the deep chest favours divided, unhurried meals.
Watch for: Long heavy ears make recurrent ear irritation a familiar complaint that is often unrelated to diet, and coonhounds scavenge enthusiastically, which muddies any assessment of intolerance. No ingredient pattern has been established. Restricted diets and elimination trials should begin only on veterinary advice.
Not sure what to put in the bowl? See our picks for the best dog food for large breeds.
Mealtime extras: training treats worth keeping in your pocket, and a slow feeder bowl if your dog inhales dinner. Everything else lives in our dog nutrition and feeding hub.
Living with a Coonhound (Black and Tan)
Day to day, the basics matter most: how much exercise your dog needs, how often to get out for a walk, and how much sleep is normal.
For play and enrichment, browse chew toys built for strong jaws and interactive toys for rainy days.
Gear that fits the breed makes life easier: a well-sized dog bed, a properly sized crate.
Raising a puppy? Work through crate training and the teething timeline — or see how old your dog is in human years with our dog age calculator.