Black and tan coonhound is a breed of dog that originated in America. It was developed during the 1700’s by English colonists in Virginia for hunting raccoons and opossums. The black and tan coonhound is a descendant of the bloodhound and the American foxhound.
Today, the black and tan coonhound is popular with hunters for tracking such game as deer, elk, and mountain lions. The dog has a short, thick, black coat with tan markings on the snout, chest, and legs. It stands from 23 to 27 inches (58 to 69 centimeters) tall and weighs from 50 to 60 pounds (23 to 27 kilograms).
