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The Black & Tan Coonhound is an American scent hound, developed to follow raccoons by scent and keep them cornered after they climb a tree, a style of hunting known as treeing.

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About the Black & Tan Coonhound

The Black & Tan Coonhound is an American scent hound, developed to follow raccoons by scent and keep them cornered after they climb a tree, a style of hunting known as treeing. The Royal Kennel Club (RKC) places it in the Hound group and records it on the Imported Breed Register, which is why its registered name carries the suffix (Imp). According to the RKC, the breed grew out of early colonial hounds that probably included Foxhounds taken from England to North America in the 17th century, with later input from Pointers, Setters, Bloodhounds and French hunting hounds, and it was the first coonhound to be separated from the American Foxhound. The Black & Tan Coonhound Club of GB records that the first three dogs were imported in 2014 and 2015, and that the breed was recognised on 1 July 2018.

Size. This is a large, powerful hound. The breed standard gives an ideal height of 64 to 69 cm (25 to 27 in) for males and 58 to 64 cm (23 to 25 in) for females, and the breed club notes that many UK dogs stand a few inches taller. The club adds that a puppy of around 9 kg at eight weeks can grow into a 45 kg adult.

Coat and grooming. The coat is short, dense and weatherproof, black with tan markings. It sheds, and the RKC suggests grooming about once a week. The long, low-set ears hang in folds well beyond the nose. A vet-written article on the breed club website explains that large, floppy ears predispose a dog to ear disease, although not every dog is affected, so regular ear checks are sensible.

Exercise and home. The RKC profile lists up to an hour of exercise a day and suggests a large house, a large garden and a country setting. The RKC also notes that the breed gives voice on the trail, so secure areas for off-lead exercise matter and neighbours may hear it.

Temperament. The breed standard describes a friendly, outgoing hound with an even temperament that is happy to work with other hounds and with people. The breed club calls it adaptable and good with other dogs, but slow to mature and sometimes stubborn, and warns that it does not respond well to harsh correction. The RKC gives a lifespan of over 10 years.

Black & Tan Coonhound health tests

The RKC breed page groups pre-breeding screening into two tiers. It strongly recommends that breeders complete the Good Practice tier as a minimum: prioritising genetic diversity, plus hip and elbow scoring. The Best Practice tier adds an eye examination, and the RKC says responsible breeders should complete both tiers. The RKC does not currently offer a breed-specific DNA testing package for the Black & Tan Coonhound, and there are no additional breed-specific breeding restrictions.

The Black & Tan Coonhound Club of GB asks that all breeding dogs are hip and elbow scored and eye tested before mating. The club reports that hip dysplasia has been noted in the breed, elbow dysplasia to a far lesser degree, and some eye conditions. It points owners who are considering heart screening towards further information, and invites owners and breeders to report health problems to its breed health team so that emerging issues can be picked up. Because many UK dogs descend from the first two litters bred here, genetic diversity needs careful thought when planning a mating.

The breed is in Breed Watch Category 1, so the RKC has not listed any breed-specific points of concern for judges.

  • BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme (RKC Good Practice)
  • BVA/KC Elbow Dysplasia Scheme (RKC Good Practice)
  • Prioritising genetic diversity, for example with the RKC inbreeding coefficient calculator (RKC Good Practice)
  • BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme (RKC Best Practice)
  • Breed Watch: Category 1
  • Registration: RKC Imported Breed Register

Choosing a Black & Tan Coonhound breeder

A good Black & Tan Coonhound breeder will have hip and elbow scores and a current eye certificate for both parents, and will be happy for you to check them on the RKC Health Test Results Finder. In a breed with a small UK population, they should be able to explain how they chose the pairing with genetic diversity in mind. Expect questions about your garden, your neighbours and your time, because this is a hound that gives voice and matures slowly. You should see the puppies with their mother. In England, anyone who breeds three or more litters in any 12-month period and sells any of the puppies, or who runs a business breeding and selling dogs, needs a licence from the local council. Because the breed is on the Imported Breed Register, ask whether the puppy will be RKC registered, and bear in mind that dogs on that register cannot yet enter breed classes at championship shows.

  • Can I see the hip, elbow and eye results for both parents?
  • What is the inbreeding coefficient for this mating, and how many generations of pedigree does it use?
  • How are the puppies socialised, and how vocal are the parents at home?
  • Do you follow the Black & Tan Coonhound Club of GB health testing requirements?
  • Will you take the dog back or help rehome it if my circumstances change?

Black & Tan Coonhound questions

Is the Black & Tan Coonhound recognised by the Royal Kennel Club?

Yes. The breed club reports that it was recognised on 1 July 2018. It is on the RKC Imported Breed Register, so its registered name is Black & Tan Coonhound (Imp). Dogs on that register can be registered and can take part in activities such as agility, obedience, rally and working trials, but cannot enter breed classes at championship shows until the breed transfers to the full Breed Register.

Are Black & Tan Coonhounds noisy?

They can be. The RKC notes that the breed gives voice when on the trail, and the breed club describes hounds barking once their quarry is treed. Think about your neighbours and your daily routine before choosing this breed.

How big does a Black & Tan Coonhound get?

The breed standard gives an ideal height of 64 to 69 cm for males and 58 to 64 cm for females, and the breed club notes that many UK dogs are a few inches taller. The club also says an eight-week-old puppy of around 9 kg can grow to 45 kg.

What health tests should the parents have?

The RKC lists hip and elbow scoring under the BVA/KC schemes and prioritising genetic diversity as Good Practice, and an eye examination under the BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme as Best Practice. The Black & Tan Coonhound Club of GB asks for hip, elbow and eye testing before mating.

More for Black & Tan Coonhound owners and breeders

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