| Country of origin: | USA |
| Registries: | AKC, UKC |
| Occupation: | Hunter, trailer |
| Size: | 23 to 27 in tall; 50 to 70 lbs |
| Longevity: | 10 to 12 years |
| Exercise: | Moderate to vigorous daily exercise |
| Training: | Challenge; never trust off leash |
| Grooming: | Easy |
The most popular of all the coonhounds, the Black-and-tan is a common rural companion in the states on the Eastern Seaboard with its popularity extending well into Canada. It is also the most frequent sufferer of a serious condition called coonhound paralysis, a medical complaint first reported in coonhounds but occasionally seen in other breeds. Blackand- tans are vocal, friendly companions.
The Coonhounds, descended from large French, Irish, and English hounds, are among the world’s more specialized breeds. They vocally follow the scent trail of a raccoon or opossum until their quarry is cornered up a tree and then change the tone of their baying voice to one that the hunter recognizes as “It’s here!”