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Any of various smooth-coated hounds of a breed developed in the southeast United States to hunt raccoons.
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coonhound, black-and-tan, breed of large hound developed in the United States. It stands from 23 to 27 in. (58-69 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 70 to 85 lb (32-38 kg). The dense, short coat is coal black with tan markings above the eyes and on the muzzle, chest, and legs. The black-and-tan is descended from the old Virginia (American) foxhound and is bred especially for proficiency in hunting raccoons and opossums. It is a slow but methodical trailer, scenting with its nose to the ground much like a bloodhound. Once it has treed its quarry it gives voice until the hunter arrives. There are other varieties of coonhound closely related to the black-and-tan and also originally descended from the foxhound, e.g., the Walker, Trigg, redbone, bluetick, and Plott, but only the black-and-tan is recognized as a separate breed by the American Kennel Club. See dog.
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A term loosely applied to a number of varieties of hunting dogs in the southern United States, few of which are recognized as specific breeds. See black and tan coonhound, bluetick coonhound, english coonhound, redbone coonhound, treeing walker coonhound.
- c. paralysis — see polyradiculoneuritis.
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any of several breeds of hound developed for hunting raccoons
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A Coonhound is a type of scent hound and a member of the hound group.
Coonhounds are an American style of hunting dog developed for the unique quarry and working conditions found in the United States. Coondogs are highly valued,[1] and the locus of competition [2], although there is no recognized breed dedicated to the task. [3]
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History
In the colonial period, foxhounds were imported for the popular sport of foxhunting. Various breeds of foxhounds and other hunting hounds were imported from England, Ireland, and France, making up the initial composition of the dogs that were later known as Virginia Hounds.
Foxhounds were found to be inadequate for hunting animals that didn't "go to ground", but instead took to the treetops to escape, such as raccoons, opossums, bobcats and even larger prey like cougars and bears. The dogs were often confused or unable to hold the scent when this occurred, and would mill about.
Treeing dogs were developed, chosen for a keen sense of smell, the ability to track, chase and corner any manner of animal independent of human commands, and, most importantly, to follow an animal both on the ground and when it takes to the trees. A good coonhound will bark and keep its prey treed until the hunters arrive. Bloodhounds specifically were added to many coonhound lines to enhance the ability to track. Some dogs have webbed toes to deal with the rivers and swamps so common in their hunting grounds.
Coonhounds can hunt individually or as a pack. Generally, hunters don't chase their quarry along with the hounds, unlike organized foxhunting, but wait and listen to the distinctive baying to determine if a raccoon or other animal has been treed. Besides raccoons, coonhounds are excellent at handing all manner of prey if trained properly.
Besides hunting, coonhounds are family dogs that are known to be good with children. They also make good watchdogs with an impressive, loud bark.
Breeds
There are several individual breeds of Coonhound:
- Black and Tan Coonhound
- Bluetick Coonhound
- English Coonhound
- Plott Hound
- Redbone Coonhound
- Treeing Walker Coonhound
The Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard in Colbert County, Alabama is dedicated for the burial of coon dogs. It is said to be the only cemetery of its kind in the world.[4]
External links
- CoonDawgs.com
- CoonHounds.com
- Black & Tan Coonhound Rescue
- American Black & Tan Coonhound Club
- American Coonhound Hunting Association
- American Black & Tan Coonhound Rescue
References
- ^ http://www.dailyitem.com/0224_outdoor/local_story_018072925.html
- ^ http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20090108/SPORTS08/901080335
- ^ "Br'er Coon In Old Kentucky," John Fox Jr., The Century Magazine, v. 55 (1898) p. 596
- ^ *Coon Dog Cemetery
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