Breed guide

Black and Tan Coonhound: healthy weight & calories

A healthy adult Black and Tan Coonhound usually weighs 29 to 50 kg (63.9 to 110.2 lb). That is a wide range because frame size varies a lot even within one breed, so how they feel under your hands matters more than the number alone.

Daily calories by activity level

Estimated for a Black and Tan Coonhound at 39.5 kg, a healthy weight in the middle of the breed range. Resting energy is 70 × weight0.75 kcal; the multiplier below scales it up for how much they move and whether they are desexed.

ActivityDesexedEntire
Mostly restsa few short potty walks 1,324 kcal 1,544 kcal
Short daily walks20 to 30 minutes total 1,544 kcal 1,765 kcal
Active most days45 to 60 minutes, some play 1,765 kcal 1,985 kcal
Very activeruns, hikes or dog sport 1,985 kcal 2,206 kcal

Puppies get roughly twice their resting energy while growing, about 2,206 kcal a day at this weight, but puppy needs change every few weeks so this is a starting point, not a fixed number. Seniors typically need about 10% less than an adult at the same activity level.

Good to know for a Black and Tan Coonhound

Steady beats dramatic. A fixed routine of weighed meals and predictable walks moves the number faster than any single big change.

Why the weight matters

Studies of dogs a similar size to a Black and Tan Coonhound found overweight dogs had a shorter median life span than lean ones, by 0.4 to 0.9 years (Salt et al. 2019). That is an association from observational data, not a promise, but it is one of the largest studies of its kind.

Get their exact numbers

This page gives a breed-level estimate. For portions in grams, a calorie target adjusted for your dog's own age, activity and desexed status, and a 7-day activity plan, take the free 60-second check.

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How much should a Black and Tan Coonhound weigh?

A healthy adult Black and Tan Coonhound typically weighs 29 to 50 kg (63.9 to 110.2 lb). Frame size varies a lot within a breed, so body condition (can you feel the ribs?) matters more than the number on the scale.

How many calories does a Black and Tan Coonhound need a day?

A desexed adult Black and Tan Coonhound at a healthy weight typically needs roughly 1,544 kcal a day with short daily walks, more if they are very active or not desexed, less if they mostly rest. Use the calculator below for a number tailored to your dog.

Similar breeds: American Bulldog, Alaskan Malamute, Borzoi

Also see: the dog calorie calculator · is my dog overweight? · all breeds

This is an estimate, not a diagnosis. Talk to your vet before changing your dog's diet or exercise. How we work this out