Comparison: Black and Tan Coonhound and Bloodhound

Black and Tan Coonhound and Bloodhound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Black and Tan Coonhound	Bloodhound
FCI group	6. Scent hounds and related breeds	6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of origin	United States	Belgium
Category	Large	Large
Height at withers	58–68.5 cm	58–69 cm
Weight	–	36–50 kg
Life span	–	10–12 years
Recognition features	Coal-black coat with rich tan markings above the eyes, on muzzle, chest, legs and breeching Black pencil markings on the toes Even-tempered, outgoing and friendly, able to work in close contact with other hounds	Loose wrinkled skin on the head Long drooping ears and jowls Black-and-tan or red coat
Coat	Short but dense coat to withstand rough going; coal black with rich tan markings.	Short, dense, fine coat; black-and-tan, red.
Purpose	Working trail and tree hound used principally for trailing and treeing raccoon, withstanding winter rigours, summer heat and difficult terrain.	An ancient hound from Belgian monasteries, still used by police to track people.

Breed page: Black and Tan Coonhound · Breed page: Bloodhound

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.