Black and Tan Coonhound (CompanionHouse Books) A Kennel Club Book, Special Limited Edition - Characteristics, Behavior, Training, Puppy Care, Showing, History, and More (Comprehensive Owner's Guide)

ISBN: 1593783930

Author: Hibbard, Linda

Condition: Used

This Comprehensive Owner's Guide to the Black and Tan Coonhound serves as a complete introduction to the specialized hunting companion. It features over 135 photographs. The Black and Tan Coonhound, named for its signature coat coloration and the quarry for which it was designed, possesses trailing and treeing instincts beyond comparison. The history chapter traces the breed's development in the United States, from ancient European hounds to pursuing raccoons and other quarry. The breed's characteristics key to its hunting prowess include the Black and Tan's legendary nose, its long, flowing ears (to capture scent), and characteristic bawl (to hold quarry at bay and communicate with human hunters). Everything you want to know if you own a Black and Tan, or are thinking of buying one is here: *Finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy *Puppy-proofing the home and yard *Purchasing the right supplies for the puppy *House-training *Feeding *Grooming *Obedience training to help your dog become socialized, well-mannered, good canine citizens *Selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, parasites, and infectious diseases *And more! Further chapters on caring for the aging dog and handling behavior issues (separation anxiety, barking, digging, etc.) conclude the volume. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as vaccines, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and more. Fully indexed. With 135 photographs of dogs and puppies.