black and tan coonhound

American

noun

one of an American breed of large, powerful hound dogs having a short, dense, black coat with tan markings above the eyes and on the muzzle, chest, legs, feet, and breech, and low-set, drooping ears, used for hunting raccoons, opossums, and other larger game.

Etymology

Origin of black and tan coonhound

First recorded in 1945–50

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"Lou is a black and tan coonhound, and all of them should have ears that extend at least to the tip of their nose," Paige, a veterinary technician, explained.

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This black and tan Coonhound has got no excuse for not hearing when he's called.

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