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CATALOG OF BREEDS | SCENT HOUNDS

Black and Tan Coonhound

HEIGHT 23–27in (58–69cm)
WEIGHT 51–75lb (23–34kg)
LIFE SPAN 10–12 years

This big American hunting dog probably descends from the
Bloodhound (see p.141) and a now-extinct old English breed Ears low and
Tail set slightly set well back
called the Talbot Hound. Tough and powerful, the Black below level of back
and Tan Coonhound is a superb tracker of raccoon,
opossum, and even cougar, baying loudly
when it has chased its quarry up a tree.

Well
developed
Rich tan
on muzzle flews

Black
and tan

Redbone Coonhound

HEIGHT 21–27in (53–69cm)
WEIGHT 46–71lb (21–32kg)
LIFE SPAN 11–12 years
Pendant ears
Bred in the southern states of
Round eyes
the US, the handsome, glossy- set well apart Slightly higher at
coated Redbone Coonhound withers than at hip
has been a popular hunting Solid red
dog for over a century. Fast
and agile over almost any type
of terrain, this hound is well
known for its prowess in
tracking raccoons, bears,
and cougars. Trainable Powerful,
as a companion dog, agile body
this coonhound is
Short,
sociable and smooth coat
affectionate.

Compact,
well-padded,
catlike feet

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