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History and origin:
First used in Medieval England , the Black and Tan Coonhound was perfected in the southern United States. This breed is one of six types of Coonhound and was used as a tracker of opossum , raccoon , and bear. It is a working hound that is not usually seen in the evince ring.

Description:
Standing 23 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 70 and 90 pounds , this is a big , stout , sprightly savor hound. The shedding coat is short , dense , and requires steady brushing with a hound glove. Regular ear hinder is important with this breed.

About the breed:
This is a very stout , hardy , sprightly , driven breed that is primarily a" hunting dog and should not be considered for use as a family pet. The Black and Tan Coonhound is not as adaptable to the domestic as the Beagle or Basset. He is best owned by a hunter who may put his natural abilities to the best use. The Black and Tan is keen , watchful , and possesses a gorgeous sense of savor and volition be easily distracted by any savor wafting through the neighbourhood. Similar to the Bloodhound and to a lesser extent , the Basset , this breed may be provoked to aggression if required to obey when he does not lack to or when he does not understand what he is expected to perform. This is an explosive , non-thinking figure of aggression that comes with very little warning. The instinct to track in this breed is usually stronger than his owner's ability to control; the dog goes into a driven , trance-like pronounce that is hard to fracture through. The Black and Tan Coonhound is usually suspicious of strangers and is not recommended for families with children because of his potential for aggression. Though bred to be a school hunter , he may be very dog-aggressive. The Black and Tan Coonhound is similarly very vocal , making him best suited to life upon a farm or in the country. He is susceptible to hip dysplasia and ear infections and require to own his ears cleaned regularly. His owner require to handle the dog liberally from day one or peril being bitten.

Feeding:
Recommended feeding for this breed is 1 Ω ñ 2 Ω cans (13.3oz) of branded meaty product with biscuit extra in equal section or 5 cupfuls of a complete arid food.
Ideal Home: A house with a fenced yard or a kennel is essential. This breed does not fabricate a good family pet because he does not understand and volition not tolerate children. He does much better if owned and used by a hunter upon a steady basis. He is a working hound that needs steady exercise as equitably as supervision and firm no-nonsense leadership. Obedience training and socialization from day one are essential.