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Black and Tan Coonhound
Black and Tan Coonhound, dog, breed of hound that trails small game such as raccoons entirely by scent. Development began in medieval England by crossing bloodhounds, foxhounds, and other varieties. Britain’s United Kennel Club recognizes several types of coonhound, but the American Kennel Club has recognized (1945) only the black and tan. A short, dense coat enables it to withstand heat and cold through difficult terrain. The coloring is coal black with tan markings on the face, chest, and legs. The low-set ears hang in graceful folds. The neck is muscular, the chest deep, the tail erect. The dog stands between 58 and 69 cm (23 and 27 in) high and weighs 32 to 39 kg (70 to 85 lb).
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