What do coonhounds look like?

Answer 1

Black and Tan Coonhounds are the only breed officially recognized as Coonhounds by the American Kennel Club. The UKC in the United States recognizes four additional Coonhound types. The Black and Tan Coonhound may be a descendent of hounds known in England as early as the 11th century. Since that time, carefully crossbreeding over the centuries which include the Bloodhound, Irish Kerry Beagle and Virginia Foxhound have given him a distinctively colored coat ­p; short black hairs on the body with tan on the muzzle,lower legs and paws ­p; and a specific purpose ­p; to hunt raccoon in the southern United States. He has also been used to hunt deer, mountain lion and bear. Once his quarry has been cornered, the Coonhound changes his tone of voice to notify his master of his success and location.

The Black and Tan Coonhound is a scent hound, tracking his prey by smell. He is a courageous dog that gives a general impression of power, agility and alertness. His gait must be easy, graceful, and effortless. He is outgoing and friendly.

The head of the adult male should measure nine to ten inches from back of skull to the nose, while in the adult female it should be eight to nine inches in length. They have a scissors bite. The eyes are brown and almost round in color. The ears are low set and hang in graceful folds from eye level to below the tip of the nose. The top line is level and the tail is strong, carried at right angles to the back when the dog is in motion. The male is between 25 to 27 inches in height at the shoulder while the female is 23 to 25 inches in height at the shoulder. The length of body should equal the height.

Answer 2

You know that camouflage is important when hunting. And so coon hunters have developed that breed of dog having stealth, agility, profile and sense for coon hunting. Once upon a coon, they sound the alarm. Now find a picture of a coon and hopefully you won't be mistaking a coon for a coon dog. But don't be persuaded by me; many hound dogs can be viciously trained to hunt for coons.

Answer 3

long legs and floppy ears... usually not very tall