Black And Tan Coonhound — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Black And Tan Coonhound — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Black and Tan Coonhound originates in the USA.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI registers it as standard N° 300 in Group 6 (Scent hounds and related breeds).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the shoulder is 63,5 to 68,5 cm (25 to 27 ins) for males and 58 to 63,5 cm (23 to 25 ins) for females.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short but dense enough to withstand rough going.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The colour is coal black with rich tan markings above the eyes, on the muzzle, chest, legs and breeching, with black pencil markings on the toes.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is even, outgoing and friendly.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults include undersize and a lack of rich tan markings or excessive tan areas.