The Black and Tan Coonhound is a cross between a bloodhound and a foxhound and is used for hunting bears, deer, opossums and mountain lions in difficult terrain. It can withstand harsh winter cold and summer heat. Although usually mild-tempered, it becomes a tenacious stalker when it smells prey. Although the black and tan coonhound is not particularly fast on its feet, it can track with great skill and decisiveness. In fact, it hunts entirely by scent, in the manner of a bloodhound, stalking its prey with its nose to the ground and barking or making sounds when its prey is driven up a tree. Although this hound was bred specifically to hunt raccoons, it also does an excellent job hunting deer, cougars, bears, and possibly other larger game animals.

1. Introduction to the Black and Brown Coonhound

They are also called "tree hunting" dogs because they often chase raccoons up trees. Hunters identify and identify them by their different barks. Relying entirely on the sense of smell to perform its tasks, a very powerful, rhythmic pace gives it great speed. It appeared in the 18th century and was recognized in 1900. It was the first recognized breed of coonhound. The black and tan coonhound is actually an old breed. It is most likely derived from the famous English Talbottie hound during the reign of William I, the monarch of Normandy in the 11th century; later, it inherited the bloodhound and fox hunting through Britain's own Virginia foxhound. The dog's ancestry is often referred to as the "black and tan coonhound."

2. Characteristics of the Black and Brown Coonhound

Body size: The height of male dogs is 63.5-68.6 cm; the height of female dogs is 58.4-63.5 cm. Oversize dogs should not be considered a fault when the overall integrity and proportion are good. The height should be proportional to the overall structure so that the dog's legs appear neither too long nor too close to the ground.

Head: The expression is alert, friendly and eager. The skin has no wrinkles. The nostrils are flared and usually black. The upper lip is droopy, giving it a typical terrier appearance. Eyes range in color from hazel to tawny, are almost round and not deeply sunken. The ears are set low and well back, and they hang gracefully, giving the dog a majestic appearance. The teeth form a perfect scissors bite.

Body: The neck is muscular, sloping, and of moderate length. Avoid excessive dewlaps on the skin. The back is flat, powerful and strong. This dog has full, rounded and very elastic ribs that avoid flattening of the sides. The chest reaches at least the elbows. The tail is powerful, with its base slightly below the level of the topline, extending freely and approximately at right angles to the back when active.

Coat: The coat of the dark brown coonhound is short, dense, and jet black. There are tan markings above the eyes, on both sides of the muzzle, chest, legs and buttocks, and on the toes.Black pencil markings.

Personality: Peaceful, friendly and kind. As a hound that works by scent, it is also able to work closely with other hounds. Some dogs may be somewhat reticent, but are never shy or aggressive. Aggression towards people or other animals is least desirable.

Gait: The gait of the Black and Tan Coonhound is easy and graceful, sufficient to reach the front and drive behind. Viewed from the front, the front legs are spaced evenly apart from the width of the body and move forward in an effortless manner, never crossing. Viewed from the rear, the hock joints are in line with the front legs, and the stride is neither too wide nor too tight. As the sprint speed increases, the feet converge towards the center line, balanced and sustained.