The Bush Coon Hound, also known as the Tree Walker Coon Hound. We can also tell from the name that this is a dog that can climb trees and is used to hunt raccoons. Hounds are very common, but dogs that climb trees to hunt are very rare. In fact, this dog is not only a hound that specializes in hunting raccoons, but it can also hunt stags, bears and other large animals together.
Compared with some other large dogs, the Bush Coon Hound does not appear rough in appearance, and is even very cute. In addition, its personality is well-behaved and sensible, so this dog also plays an important role among family companion dogs. a seat. For those who want to feed large dogs, the Coonhound may not be a better choice. In this regard, you can choose from the following features:
< strong>1. Physical requirements
Height: male black and tan coonhound 63.5-68.5 cm, female black and tan coonhound 58.5-63.5 cm shoulder height; weight: male black and tan coonhound The dog weighs 25-35 kg, and the female black and tan coonhound weighs 25-35 kg. The Coonhound with a well-proportioned body and well-developed muscles is the main target of everyone's selection.
2. Requirements for facial features
The Bush Coon Hound's eyes are very round and the color transitions from light brown to dark brown. Black or other colors may be present. Problems with defects or impure blood; the nose is black and appears very open. The teeth in the mouth are white and even, there must be no missing teeth or deformities, and the bite is a scissors bite. The Grove Coon Hound has a pair of large lop ears, set low and back, hanging in graceful creases on both sides of the head, giving people a stately look. In terms of length, the ears can naturally extend to the tip of the nose. Coonhounds that meet this requirement will be of better quality.
3. Limb requirements
The front legs of the Bush Coon Hound are straight, the shoulders are strong and powerful, and the elbows are neither bent inward nor outward. eversion. Hindquarters, well boned and muscular. Long and strong from rump to hock, short and strong from hock to pads. The feet are compact, with well-developed knuckles and thick pads.
When selecting, you also need to observe its gait. Viewed from the side, the gait is relaxed and graceful, the forequarters are fully extended, and the hindquarters have strong driving force. Viewed from the front, the straight line of movement of the forelimbs is equivalent to the width of the body, and they move forward in a relaxed posture.But never cross. Viewed from behind, the hocks and forelimbs move in a straight line, neither too far apart nor too close together. When the speed increases, the paws are drawn closer to the center line of the body (single trajectory), the head and tail are held proudly and alertly, and the topline remains level.
4. Hair requirements
The hair should be smooth and shiny, thick and warm. In terms of color, the better quality is the tri-color dog, which is a mixture of white, black and brown. White is the main color, interspersed with black spots and brown. Or black as the main color, with white markings and brown on it. Of course, white with brown spots or black spots are also accepted, but may be in slightly poorer condition.
Although the Coonhound has a docile personality and is obedient to its owner, because it is a large hunting dog, it requires a very large amount of activity and space, so it is not very suitable for feeding in the city. Friends who intend to breed need to consider this.
