Personality
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a gentle, adaptable and lovable dog. Easygoing and people-friendly, they are happiest when performing their bred-for work. Easily distracted by their incredible sense of smell, Black and Tans require patient handling and encouragement.
Black and Tans as Pets
Though trusting and sweet-natured, Black and Tan puppies require a fair amount of encouragement to boost their confidence, especially those that live indoors as pets. Black and Tan Coonhounds are happy to be couch-potatoes- when given plenty of exercise- and enjoy the company of their human family.
Black and Tans may seem cautious or nervous around strangers or unfamiliar dogs, but will socialize well with time, as they are bred to hunt and work in packs.
The nose of the Black and Tan Coonhound will often lead it to trouble, and it must therefore be kept on leash when outdoors. When tracking, the Coonhound may work methodically, but the untrained and off-leash Coonhound will sometimes race off after a scent. Patient training is essential.