• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Black and Tan Coonhounds: This old American breed of dog has a loud, baying bark and was developed for hunting raccoons, hence its name.
  • Black and Tan Coonhounds date back to the 1700's - they are scent hounds
  • Another breed of Coonhound are the Redbone Coonhounds
  • Bred from Bloodhounds and English Foxhounds which were introduced to America by the first settlers
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Black and Tan Coonhounds range from 55 - 80 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 23 - 27 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Black and Tan Coonhounds and Nicknames: Coonhounds
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Black and Tan Coonhounds: The coat is short and dense and comes in Black and tan only
• Fact 7 - Life of Black and Tan Coonhounds: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Black and Tan Coonhounds is the Hound dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Black and Tan Coonhounds as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Black and Tan Coonhounds suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Black and Tan Coonhounds are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
  • - Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (abnormal development of the joints)
• Fact 12 - Black and Tan Coonhounds have been bred to follow and scent trails and can be difficult in getting them to return
• Fact 13 - Breeding Black and Tan Coonhounds for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Black and Tan Coonhounds

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