How long does a Black and Tan Coonhound live?

The listed lifespan for a Black and Tan Coonhound is 10–12 years.

How tall is a Black and Tan Coonhound?

The listed height for a Black and Tan Coonhound is 25–27 in (male), 23–25 in (female).

Is a Black and Tan Coonhound good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Black and Tan Coonhound is 5 out of 5.

When is a Black and Tan Coonhound full grown?

The growth size band for a Black and Tan Coonhound is up to 24 months.

Hound Group

Black and Tan Coonhound

Black and Tan Coonhound is a giant dog in the Hound Group. Adult weight is 65–110 lb, height is 25–27 in (male), 23–25 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Easy-going, Bright, Brave.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan10–12 years

Weight65–110 lb

SizeGiant GroupHound Group

Height

25–27 in (male), 23–25 in (female)

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

2 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 0.8 years longer than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 87.5 lb is about 28.5 lb lighter than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 137 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, and Ophthalmologist Evaluation. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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