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Black and Tan Coonhound

The Black and Tan Coonhound was developed in the Appalachian region from Bloodhound and Virginia Foxhound crosses for cold-trail scent work on raccoon.

Calculate Black and Tan Coonhound age
Lifespan11 yrrange 10–12
SizeGiantHound Group
Weight65–110 lb29.5–49.9 kg
Senior at5 yrgeriatric at 8

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About

About the Black and Tan Coonhound

The Black and Tan Coonhound was developed in the Appalachian region from Bloodhound and Virginia Foxhound crosses for cold-trail scent work on raccoon. It was the first coonhound variety AKC-recognized, dating to 1945.

Aging

How Black and Tan Coonhounds age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 10-12 years. Hip dysplasia (OFA moderate) and chronic ear infections are the defining late-life welfare concerns; hypothyroidism and ectropion round out breed-club tracked issues.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 11 yr · range 10–12Senior careSenior at 5 · geriatric at 8Common health issues4 tracked conditions
Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight
65–110 lb(29.5–49.9 kg)
Height
23–27 in(58.4–68.6 cm)
Coat type
Short
Colors
Black & Tan
Temperament

Temperament

How Black and Tan Coonhounds tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

easy-goingbrightbraveintelligent
  • Energy
  • Trainability
  • Good with kids
  • Good with other dogs
  • Shedding
Health

Common health issues

Full health profile
  • Low prevalencetypical onset ~7 yr

    Cataracts

    Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Low prevalencetypical onset ~2 yr

    Elbow Dysplasia

    Description and veterinary guidance for Elbow Dysplasia land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

  • Low prevalencetypical onset ~1 yr

    Congenital Cardiac Defect

    Description and veterinary guidance for Congenital Cardiac Defect land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.

Exercise
45min
per day

Black and Tan Coonhounds are satisfied by around 45 minutes of daily activity (energy level 3/5). Short, regular outings beat one long session.

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References

Sources

Lifespan and health figures on this page are drawn from the peer-reviewed and organizational sources below.

  1. AKC breed standardAmerican Kennel Club breed page

    Breed size, weight range, height, AKC group, origin, coat type, and temperament baseline.