The Morphological Characteristics of the Coonhound ( (Definite introduction)
The ideal male height at the withers for an adult Black and Tan Coonhound should be 25 to 27 inches, and the ideal female height at the withers should be 23 to 25 inches. The length and height of the body should be about the same, and the body should be very well-proportioned. The size of the body, the length of the feet is moderate.
Morphological characteristics
The head is clean and wrinkle-free. All surfaces of the skull are oval. The face is alert, friendly and concerned. The ears are short and set back, long and droopy. Eyes range from chestnut brown to dark brown and are round. The nostrils are wide and the nose is black. The droopy upper lip is well developed, giving it a typical terrier appearance. The forelimbs are straight and the hind limbs are powerful. The toes are rich and well arched, and the pads are rich and abundant. The tail is rich and carried freely. The coat is short, deep, and smooth. Most of the color is black, and there are 10-15% of brown patterns. Brown patterns commonly appear above the eyes, sides of the breath, chest, legs, under the tail, and feet.
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