Comparison: Black and Tan Coonhound and Brazilian Tracker

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

Black and Tan Coonhound
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Black and Tan CoonhoundBrazilian Tracker
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originUnited StatesBrazil
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers58–68.5 cm56–65 cm
Weight–21–33 kg
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
  • Mottled black-and-white coat with slate-blue effect, with or without fawn or black markings
  • Large, strong, rustic dog with smooth coat and long ears
  • Resistant, persistent, quiet and attached to its owner
CoatShort but dense coat to withstand rough going; coal black with rich tan markings.Short, smooth, very close, dense, slightly hard coat; mottled black and white (slate blue), bicolour or tricolour.
PurposeWorking trail and tree hound used principally for trailing and treeing raccoon, withstanding winter rigours, summer heat and difficult terrain.Hunting dog used to flush and corner prey, working in pairs, trios and packs or alone as a scent dog.

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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.