What is special about a Black and Tan Coonhound?

The Black and Tan was the first Coonhound to achieve AKC recognition and is famous for his cold nose — i.e. the ability to follow an old trail. He is outgoing and friendly and makes a good family dog if he gets his daily quota of exercise. His short coat is easy to groom, but it sheds and has a “houndy” odor.

Do Black and Tan Coonhounds get along with other dogs?

You might think that such a rugged working dog would be too rambunctious for the house. Not so! At home, he’s laid back, gentle, and easygoing. Black and Tan Coonhounds tend to get along with other pets and are very good with children.

What’s the best coonhound?

He said that there are six dog breeds in coon-hunting circles: treeing walkers, blueticks, black and tans, Plotts, American English and redbones. “There are good coonhounds in all breeds, but my preference is for treeing walkers,” Ricks said. “They hunt harder, they are faster and I like their looks.

How big can a Black and Tan Coonhound get?

Female: 55–70 lbs25–32 kg
Male: 65–75 lbs30–34 kg
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Do hound mixes make good pets?

They are happy, friendly pups, who aim to please, and make wonderful companions and therapy dogs. With their sturdy bodies and patient souls, these hounds make for loving companions for family members of all ages.

Can coonhounds swim?

Do Bluetick Coonhounds like to swim? They can and they love to. While they aren’t a dedicated water dog breed and are more of a raccoon hunting breed, these dogs will still love a good swim.

Do black and tan coonhounds bark a lot?

They are quite vocal. One thing hounds are known for is their loud “baying” and Black and Tan Coonhounds are no different. “Baying” is best described as a deep howl and can sound almost mournful, as if they’re crying or wailing. They also have a loud and deep bark.

Is a coonhound a good family dog?

Coonhounds make excellent family pets. They are good with children of all ages and usually take all the petting that is dished out. However, no dog should ever be left unsupervised with children; children don’t always know how to treat a dog and every dog does have its limit.