The AKC calls Black and Tans large, athletic hunters who work nights, and says they are friendly, easygoing hounds who love company. They are snoozy by the fireside and tenacious on the trail, and a kennel stay shows both sides.
A big hound needs real space
The AKC lists males at 25 to 27 inches and females at 23 to 25 inches, at 65 to 110 pounds. That makes it one of the heaviest hounds. A single dog fits Business Class, 5x6 feet inside, at $59. A dog over 100 pounds, or one that sprawls and stretches, may prefer First Class, 6x8 feet inside with about 72 square feet outside, at $72. Two hounds from one home do well in First Class at $72 plus $61.
Short, dense coat, big dog pricing
The coat is short and dense. On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, a short coat is $45 at 51 to 75 pounds, $50 at 76 to 100 and $65 over 100 pounds. The long ears and loose skin need a wipe after wet grass. Please ask to confirm the price on your dates.
Easygoing, with a nose
Black and Tans like company and are usually gentle with people. They follow scent with their whole body, so walks are slow and nose-down. Large fenced play areas and the grass field give a hound room to wander. They may also bay; tell us if yours does, so the staff can expect it. A Happy Lick Mat at $4.99 gives a nose-driven dog something to work on.
Heat, joints and rest
A heavy hound feels Dixon's 100 or so days of 90 degrees or higher more than a lean one. The runs are air-conditioned in summer. Large dogs also appreciate the Kuranda bed, which keeps the body off the floor. If your dog is older and stiff, mention it, and medications are given at no extra charge.
Ready for the first night
Upload the vaccine records and arrive free of fleas and ticks. Write the food amount in cups if you bring your own. A heavy dog is easier to settle if the hand-off is calm, so keep it in the car until staff arrive.