Are Black and Tan Coonhounds Good Dogs? What Science Says

Last Updated: Nov 22, 2022

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Introduction to the Temperament of the Black and Tan Coonhound

The are many descriptions of the temperament of the Black and Tan Coonhound out there. However, most of these descriptions are difficult to verify or prove. They are based on mere speculations.

In this article, we will provide a factual description of the temperament of the Black and Tan Coonhound based on solid scientific research. This will give you a better understanding of what you can expect from the Black and Tan Coonhound breed.

We obtained our description of the temperament of Black and Tan Coonhound by analyzing raw scientific data from The Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) database.

The C-BARQ dog temperament standard was developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. It is considered the gold standard for measuring the behavior of dogs.

Over the years, the C-BARQ study has collected data on the temperament of thousands of dogs of different breeds including the Black and Tan Coonhound.

The C-BARQ study obtains its data by asking dog owners to score the behavior of their dogs on different behavior patterns.

The idea behind the C-BARQ study is that if it collects thousands of scores from thousands of dog owners on different aspects of dog behavior, a clear pattern will emerge on the temperament of different dog breeds.

The C-BARQ questionnaire measures 14 behavior aspects of dogs:

  1. Aggression towards stranger
  2. Aggression towards its owner
  3. Aggression towards other dogs
  4. How well they get along with other dogs
  5. Fear of strangers
  6. Fear of new things (new objects, unfamiliar loud sounds, etc)
  7. Fear of other dogs
  8. Separation anxiety
  9. Clinginess
  10. Trainability/ Stubbornness
  11. Prey drive
  12. Excitability
  13. Touch sensitivity
  14. Energy level

In this article, we will discuss the score of the Black and Tan Coonhound for each of these 14 characteristics. This will let you know the real temperament of the Black and Tan Coonhound.

The summary table below shows the score of the Black and Tan Coonhound for the different behavioral characteristics.

High percentage scores close to 100 are bad. Low percentage scores close to 0 are good.

Behavior Score
Stranger Directed Aggression 9.6 percent
Dog Directed Aggression 6.3 percent
Stubbornness 51.4 percent
Separation Related Behavior 34.7 percent
Attachment Attention Seeking 27.9 percent
Dog Rivalry 27.4 percent
Touch Sensitivity 27.2 percent
Nonsocial Fear 21.5 percent
Excitability 20.5 percent
Energy Level 19.7 percent
Prey Drive 19.2 percent
Owner Directed Aggression 16.8 percent
Dog Directed Fear 14.3 percent
Stranger Directed Fear 10.4 percent

Note that with proper training, you can better your Black and Tan Coonhound`s temperament. To learn how to properly train your Black and Tan Coonhound, I highly recommend that you go through Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.

I learned most of the things that I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.

Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Black and Tan Coonhound.

See also our complete ranking of dog breeds from the `best` to the `worst` based on temperament.

Are Black and Tan Coonhounds Aggressive Towards Strangers?

Dog breeds that are aggressive to strangers show hostile responses to strangers approaching or invading the dog`s or the dog owner`s personal space, territory, or home range.

Stranger-aggressive dog breeds are quick to show aggression to unfamiliar people.

Typical signs of moderate aggression in dogs include barking, growling, and baring of teeth. More serious display of aggression generally includes snapping, lunging, biting, or attempting to bite.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are not aggressive towards strangers.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks very low for aggression towards strangers.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 120 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards strangers.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has a stranger-directed-aggression score of 9.6 %.

Other dog breeds that are not aggressive towards strangers just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Stranger-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Stranger-Directed-Aggression Score
117 Whippet 10.9 %
118 Alaskan Malamute 10.9 %
119 Keeshond 10.7 %
120 Black and Tan Coonhound 9.6 %
121 Samoyed 6.9 %
122 Irish Wolfhound 6.6 %
123 Greyhound 2.5 %

The dog breeds that are most aggressive towards strangers are the:

  1. American Eskimo Dog
  2. Dachshund
  3. Miniature Pinscher
  4. Dachshund (Miniature)
  5. Miniature Schnauzer

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards strangers are the:

  1. Siberian Husky
  2. Greyhound
  3. Irish Wolfhound
  4. Samoyed
  5. Black and Tan Coonhound

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most stranger-aggressive breed to the least stranger-aggressive breed.

Temperament of the Black and Tan Coonhound

Are Black and Tan Coonhounds Aggressive Towards their Owners?

Due to human effort over the course of many centuries, the dog has become a very domestic animal. Dogs have learned to live well with humans. As a result, dogs respect and love their owners. Nevertheless, some dog breeds are less respectful to their owners than some other dog breeds.

Owner-aggressive dog breeds show threatening or hostile responses to their owner or other members of the household when challenged, manhandled, stared at, stepped over, or when approached while in possession of food, objects, or toys.

A dog that is owner-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite their owners.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are somewhat aggressive towards their owners.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks average for aggression towards its owner.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 55 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards their owners.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has an owner-directed-aggression score of 16.8 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat owner-aggressive just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Owner-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Owner-Directed-Aggression Score
52 Schipperke 18.1 %
53 Rottweiler 17.4 %
54 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 17.1 %
55 Black and Tan Coonhound 16.8 %
56 Siberian Husky 16.5 %
57 Akita 16.4 %
58 Rat Terrier 16.4 %

The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards their owners are the:

  1. Pekingese
  2. Basenji
  3. Australian Silky Terrier
  4. Lhasa Apso
  5. Alaskan Husky

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards their owners are the:

  1. Chinook
  2. Pointer
  3. Irish Water Spaniel
  4. Rhodesian Ridgeback
  5. Italian Greyhound

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most aggressive to their owners to the ones that are least aggressive to their owners.

Are Black and Tan Coonhounds Aggressive Towards other Dogs?

Dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs will direct aggressive threats or actions toward unknown or unfamiliar dogs.

A dog-aggressive dog will threaten or show hostile responses when approached by unfamiliar dogs

A dog that is dog-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite other dogs.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are not aggressive towards other dogs.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks very low for aggression towards other dogs.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 123 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards other dogs.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has a dog-directed aggression score of 6.3 %.

Other dog breeds that are not dog-aggressive just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Dog-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Dog-Directed-Aggression Score
120 Keeshond 13.2 %
121 Irish Wolfhound 10.3 %
122 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 9.3 %
123 Black and Tan Coonhound 6.3 %
124 Pointer 0.0 %

The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards other dogs are the:

  1. American Eskimo Dog
  2. Parson Russell Terrier
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Pit Bull mix
  5. Dachshund

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards other dogs are the:

  1. Pointer
  2. Black and Tan Coonhound
  3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  4. Irish Wolfhound
  5. Keeshond

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most aggressive to other dogs to the ones that are least aggressive to other dogs.

Personality of the Black and Tan Coonhound

Are Black and Tan Coonhounds Afraid of Strangers?

Some dogs breeds tend to be fearful of strangers.

Dogs that are fearful of strangers will avoid strangers. These dogs will crouch, cringe, or tremble when approached by strangers.

Extreme fear in dogs is characterized by serious attempts to escape or hide from the feared stranger.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are not fearful of strangers.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks very low for fear of strangers.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 108 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of strangers.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has a stranger-directed-fear score of 10.4 %.

Other dog breeds that are not stranger-fearful just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Stranger-Directed-Fear Rank Breed Stranger-Directed-Fear Score
105 Borzoi 10.7 %
106 English Setter 10.5 %
107 Rottweiler 10.5 %
108 Black and Tan Coonhound 10.4 %
109 Anatolian Shepherd 10.2 %
110 Fox Terrier (Smooth) 9.8 %
111 Flat-Coated Retriever 9.5 %

The dog breeds that show the most fear of strangers are the:

  1. Dachshund (Miniature)
  2. Chinese Crested
  3. American Eskimo Dog
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Chihuahua

The dog breeds that are least fearful of strangers are the:

  1. Old English Sheepdog
  2. Irish Wolfhound
  3. Norwegian Elkhound
  4. Siberian Husky
  5. Giant Schnauzer

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of strangers to the ones that are least fearful to strangers.

Are Black and Tan Coonhounds Afraid of Other Dogs?

Some dogs breeds tend to show fear when an unfamiliar dog approaches them.

A dog that is fearful of other dogs will try to avoid meeting other dogs.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are not fearful of other dogs.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks very low for fear of other dogs.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 111 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of other dogs.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has a dog-directed-fear score of 14.3 %.

Other dog breeds that are not other-dog-fearful just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Dog-Directed-Fear Rank Breed Dog-Directed-Fear Score
108 Gordon Setter 16.6 %
109 Bullmastiff 16.5 %
110 Irish Setter 16.4 %
111 Black and Tan Coonhound 14.3 %
112 Rottweiler 13.6 %
113 Siberian Husky 13.5 %
114 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 12.9 %

The dog breeds that are most fearful of other dogs are the:

  1. Dachshund (Miniature)
  2. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Lhasa Apso

The dog breeds that are least fearful of other dogs are the:

  1. Giant Schnauzer
  2. Ibizan Hound
  3. Eurasier
  4. Kuvasz
  5. Borzoi

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of other dogs to the ones that are least fearful of other dogs.

Is the Black and Tan Coonhound a good pet

Do Black and Tan Coonhounds Have Non-Social Fears?

Dogs that are fearful of sudden or loud noises, traffic, and unfamiliar objects and situations are said to exhibit nonsocial fear.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are a little bit fearful of unfamiliar sounds, situations, and objects.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks low for non-social fear.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 82 out of 124 dog breeds for being fearful of unfamiliar things and situations.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has a nonsocial-fear score of 21.5 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit nonsocial-fearful just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Nonsocial-Fear Rank Breed Nonsocial-Fear Score
79 Keeshond 22.3 %
80 German Shepherd 22.3 %
81 Border Terrier 21.6 %
82 Black and Tan Coonhound 21.5 %
83 Chinese Shar-Pei 21.4 %
84 Australian Cattle Dog 21.2 %
85 Poodle (Standard) 21.0 %

The dog breeds that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:

  1. Australian Silky Terrier
  2. Dingo
  3. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  4. English Bulldog
  5. Italian Greyhound

The dog breeds that are least fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:

  1. Giant Schnauzer
  2. Siberian Husky
  3. Irish Setter
  4. Kuvasz
  5. Borzoi

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations to the ones least fearful of unfamiliar situations.

Do Black and Tan Coonhounds Get Along Well With Other Dogs?

Some dog breeds display high dog rivalry. These dog breeds will threaten or act hostile to other familiar dogs in the same household.

These dog breeds will compete with other dogs. Also, these dog breeds do not get along well with other dogs.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are a little bit competitive when dealing with other dogs.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks low on dog rivalry.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 94 out of 124 dog breeds for displaying dog rivalry when dealing with familiar dogs.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has a dog-rivalry score of 27.4 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit competition-driven just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Dog-Rivalry Rank Breed Dog-Rivalry Score
91 Tibetan Terrier 30.1 %
92 Flat-Coated Retriever 29.1 %
93 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 29.1 %
94 Black and Tan Coonhound 27.4 %
95 German Wirehaired Pointer 27.3 %
96 Whippet 26.3 %
97 Collie 26.0 %

The dog breeds that do not get along well with other dogs are the:

  1. Miniature Pinscher
  2. Parson Russell Terrier
  3. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  4. French Bulldog
  5. Treeing Walker Coonhound

The dog breeds that get along well with other dogs are the:

  1. Chinook
  2. Saint Bernard
  3. Norwegian Elkhound
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Scottish Terrier

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how well they get along with other dog breeds.

The Black and Tan Coonhound. Is it aggressive?

Are Black and Tan Coonhounds Easy to Train?

Dogs have high trainability have the willingness to listen to their owner. These dogs are not stubborn. These dogs obey simple commands, and they learn very quickly.

Highly trainable dogs excel at fetching objects. They also respond positively to correction and ignore distraction.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are not easy to train.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks very low for trainability.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 102 out of 124 dog breeds for easiness to train.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the trainability of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has a trainability score of 48.6 %.

Other dog breeds that are not easy to train just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Trainability Rank Breed Trainability Score
99 Shiba Inu 52.1 %
100 Great Pyrenees 50.2 %
101 Fox Terrier (Smooth) 50.0 %
102 Black and Tan Coonhound 48.6 %
103 Lhasa Apso 47.8 %
104 Chihuahua 46.9 %
105 Dachshund 46.6 %

The dog breeds that are most easy to train are the:

  1. Belgian Tervuren
  2. Belgian Malinois
  3. Border Collie
  4. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
  5. Irish Water Spaniel

The dog breeds that are difficult to train are the:

  1. Dingo
  2. Treeing Walker Coonhound
  3. Basenji
  4. Afghan Hound
  5. Pekingese

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are easiest to train to the ones that are most difficult to train.

Learn more about how intelligent the Black and Tan Coonhound is and how the intelligence of the Black and Tan Coonhound affects its trainability in this article on how smart the Black and Tan Coonhound is.

Do Black and Tan Coonhounds Get Along Well with Cats? Do They Get Along Well with Other Pets?

Dog breeds that have high chase-drive will run after (chase) cats, birds, and/or other small animals, given the opportunity.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are not into chasing after other smaller pets like cats, squirrels, chickens, and birds.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks very low for small-pet-chasing.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 117 out of 124 dog breeds for chasing after smaller pets.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has a chasing score of 19.2 %.

Other dog breeds that are not into chasing after smaller pets just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Chasing Rank Breed Chasing Score
114 Collie 23.9 %
115 Samoyed 19.8 %
116 Anatolian Shepherd 19.8 %
117 Black and Tan Coonhound 19.2 %
118 Keeshond 18.5 %
119 Mastiff (English) 18.2 %
120 Great Pyrenees 14.3 %

The dog breeds that like chasing after cats and other smaller pets are the:

  1. Basenji
  2. Dingo
  3. Ibizan Hound
  4. Parson Russell Terrier
  5. Borzoi

The dog breeds that will not chase after cats and other smaller pets are the:

  1. Pug
  2. Bulldog
  3. Shih Tzu
  4. Bernese Mountain Dog
  5. Great Pyrenees

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their prey drive.

Things to know before getting the Black and Tan Coonhound

Do Black and Tan Coonhounds Like Attention? Are they Clingy or Aloof?

Some dog breeds like to stay close to their owners all the time. These dogs like attention, and they like to receive the affection of their owners.

These dogs get jealous when their owners give attention to other dogs or other people instead of them.

Dogs with these traits are described as attachment/attention-seeking.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are not attachment/attention-seeking.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks very low for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 107 out of 124 dog breeds for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has an attachment/attention-seeking score of 27.9 %.

Other dog breeds that are not attachment/attention-seeking just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Attachment-Attention-Seeking Rank Breed Attachment-Attention-Seeking Score
104 Chinook 29.4 %
105 Airedale Terrier 28.8 %
106 Tibetan Terrier 28.3 %
107 Black and Tan Coonhound 27.9 %
108 Akita 27.8 %
109 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 26.2 %
110 Samoyed 24.7 %

The dog breeds that are always seeking the attention of their owners are the:

  1. Poodle (Toy)
  2. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  3. Australian Silky Terrier
  4. Australian Cattle Dog
  5. American Eskimo Dog

The dog breeds that are aloof are the:

  1. Norwegian Elkhound
  2. Borzoi
  3. Kuvasz
  4. English Setter
  5. Chow Chow

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their clinginess.

Do Black and Tan Coonhounds have Separation Anxiety? Do They Like to be Left Alone?

Dog breeds that have separation anxiety do not like to be left alone.

These dog breeds tend to bark and destroy things when separated from their owners.

They become restless or lose their appetite when left alone.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are somewhat prone to developing separation anxiety.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks average for separation anxiety relative to other dog breeds.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 66 out of 124 dog breeds for separation anxiety.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has a separation anxiety score of 34.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat prone to develop separation anxiety just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Separation-Related-Behavior Rank Breed Separation-Related-Behavior Score
63 Afghan Hound 37.8 %
64 Boston Terrier 37.1 %
65 Tibetan Terrier 35.7 %
66 Black and Tan Coonhound 34.7 %
67 Great Dane 34.6 %
68 Rat Terrier 33.5 %
69 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 33.2 %

The dog breeds that are most prone to develop separation anxiety are listed below. These dog breeds do not like to be left alone. These dog breeds are the:

  1. Treeing Walker Coonhound
  2. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Miniature Pinscher
  5. Australian Silky Terrier

The dog breeds that are least prone to develop separation anxiety are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Borzoi
  3. Giant Schnauzer
  4. Eurasier
  5. Bernese Mountain Dog

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their tendency to develop separation anxiety.

Temperament Profile of the Black and Tan Coonhound

Are Black and Tan Coonhounds Touch Sensitive? Do They Like to be Groomed?

Dogs that are touch-sensitive are fearful of `painful` procedures such as bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and veterinary examinations.

These dogs do not like going through these `painful` procedures, and they will react to show they do not like the procedure.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are somewhat touch-sensitive.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks average for touch sensitivity.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 64 out of 124 dog breeds for touch sensitivity.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has a touch-sensitivity score of 27.2 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat touch-sensitive just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Touch-Sensitivity Rank Breed Touch-Sensitivity Score
61 German Shorthaired Pointer 28.2 %
62 Samoyed 27.4 %
63 Fox Terrier (Wire/Wire-haired) 27.3 %
64 Black and Tan Coonhound 27.2 %
65 Bearded Collie 27.0 %
66 American Pit Bull Terrier 26.6 %
67 Great Dane 26.5 %

The dog breeds that are most touch-sensitive are the:

  1. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  2. Miniature Pinscher
  3. Pekingese
  4. Australian Silky Terrier
  5. Chihuahua

The dog breeds that are least touch-sensitive are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Borzoi
  3. Pointer
  4. Gordon Setter
  5. Portuguese Water Dog

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their sensitivity to touch.

Are Black and Tan Coonhounds Hyper? Are they Highly Excitable?

Excitable dog or hyper dog breeds display strong reactions to potentially exciting or arousing events, such as:

  • going for walks
  • car trips
  • sound of the doorbell
  • arrival of visitors, and
  • the owner arriving home

Highly excitable dog breeds have difficulty settling down after arousal.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are not hyper (excitable).

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks very low for excitability.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 113 out of 124 dog breeds for excitability.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has an excitability score of 20.5 %.

Other dog breeds that are not excitable just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Excitability Rank Breed Excitability Score
110 Lagotto Romagnolo 24.5 %
111 Bullmastiff 24.2 %
112 Afghan Hound 22.4 %
113 Black and Tan Coonhound 20.5 %
114 Dingo 20.4 %
115 English Setter 20.3 %
116 Kuvasz 18.1 %

The dog breeds that are most hyper (excitable) are the:

  1. Australian Silky Terrier
  2. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  3. American Eskimo Dog
  4. Parson Russell Terrier
  5. Miniature Schnauzer

The dog breeds that are least hyper (excitable) are the:

  1. Borzoi
  2. Samoyed
  3. Great Pyrenees
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Anatolian Shepherd

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how hyper they are.

The Black and Tan Coonhound

Are Black and Tan Coonhounds Playful? What is the Energy Level of Black and Tan Coonhounds

Energetic dog breeds are very playful dog breeds. These are the dog breeds that do not get tired easily.

Black and Tan Coonhounds are not energetic.

This is because the Black and Tan Coonhound ranks very low for energy level.

The Black and Tan Coonhound ranks number 119 out of 124 dog breeds for energy level.

This information is based on what 17 Black and Tan Coonhound owners reported on the temperament of their Black and Tan Coonhound in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Black and Tan Coonhound has an energy-level score of 19.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are not energetic just like the Black and Tan Coonhound are listed in the table below

Energy-Level Rank Breed Energy-Level Score
116 Lhasa Apso 23.7 %
117 Italian Greyhound 23.6 %
118 Eurasier 23.1 %
119 Black and Tan Coonhound 19.7 %
120 Pekingese 18.2 %
121 Great Pyrenees 17.1 %
122 Greyhound 11.7 %

The dog breeds that are most playful and most energetic are the:

  1. Belgian Malinois
  2. Belgian Tervuren
  3. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  4. German Shorthaired Pointer
  5. Ibizan Hound

The dog breeds that are laziest are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Anatolian Shepherd
  3. Greyhound
  4. Great Pyrenees
  5. Pekingese

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most energetic to the least energetic.

Conclusion on Black and Tan Coonhound Temperament

The temperament of your Black and Tan Coonhound comes from a combination of its genetics and what environment your Black and Tan Coonhound is exposed to.

You cannot change your Black and Tan Coonhound`s gene but you can change the things you expose your Black and Tan Coonhound to.

Exposing your Black and Tan Coonhound to dog training sessions early in its life can help you mold the temperament of your Black and Tan Coonhound to what you desire.

Again, with proper training, you can better your Black and Tan Coonhound`s temperament. To learn how to properly train a dog, I highly recommend Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.

I learned most of the things I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.

Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Black and Tan Coonhound.

If you think the Black and Tan Coonhound is the right dog breed for you, see our article on how much Black and Tan Coonhounds cost and Black and Tan Coonhound puppy buying guide.

Also, see our list of reputable Black and Tan Coonhound breeders in the United States and the prices of their Black and Tan Coonhound puppies.