| Black and Tan Coonhound |
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| Other names | American Black and Tan Coonhound |
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| Origin | United States |
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| Height |
21-27 in |
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Males |
21–27 in (53–69 cm) |
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Females |
21–24 in (53–61 cm) |
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| Weight |
40-75 lbs |
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Males |
50–75 lb (23–34 kg) |
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Females |
40–65 lb (18–29 kg) |
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| Coat |
Short and dense. |
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| Colour |
Coal black with rich tan markings |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a breed of hunting dog. Developed in the United States from crosses between the Bloodhound and the Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound, this scent hound runs its game entirely by scent and is used primarily for raccoon hunting.