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Common Hounds and Their Health Problems.

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:54 pm
by ChazK
Bluetick Coonhound
(Bluetick):

Health Isusses: N/A
Height: 20-27 inches (51-69 cm.)
Weight: 45-80 pounds (20-36 kg.)
Life Exectancy: About 11-12 years.


American Black and Tan Coonhound
(Black and Tan) (Black and Tan Coonhound):

Health Isusses: Prone to hip dysplasia. Do not overfeed this breed.
Height: 23-27 inches (58-68 cm.)
Weight: 50-75 pounds (45-64 kg.)
Life Exectancy: About 10-12 years


English Coonhound
(Redtick Coonhound):

Health Isusses: N/A
Height: 21-27 inches (53-69 cm.)
Weight: 40--65 pounds (18-30 kg.)
Life Exectancy: About 11-12 Years


Plott Hound:
Health Isusses: The Plott Hound is considered the hardiest of the coonhounds. It eats large quantities of food quickly, which makes it susceptible to gastric torsion and life-threatening twisting of the stomach. Do not exercise this dog after a big meal.
Height: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm.)
Weight: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg.)
Life Exectancy: About 12-14 Years


Treeing Walker Coonhound:
Health Isusses: A real healthy breed.
Height: 20-27 inches (51-69 cm.)
Weight: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg.)
Life Exectancy: About 12-13 Years



Redbone Coonhound:
Health Isusses: Usually a healthy breed.
Height: 21-27 inches (53-66 cm.)
Weight: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg.)
Life Exectancy: About 11-12 Years


(Information from http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/)

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